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Recent Examples of speed-read
Butler opened up some articles and speed-read like never before.
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Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed-read
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Many of Dad’s many friends read Columbia’s column religiously and were plenty pissed.—
Griffin Dunne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Messi then pushed it up and launched an unstoppable left-footed arcing shot that skimmed the gloves of Algeria goalkeeper Luca (son of Zinedine) Zidane and into the top right corner.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The figure-skimming top is fitted, but not too tight, and pairs easily with skirts, shorts, and pants, acting as a handy everyday staple to mix and match with your full travel wardrobe.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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And there are thoughts about airing the program at other times of the year, with executives scanning game calendars.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Men and women in white coats drew blood, scanned, x-rayed, checked our psyche, our balance, our urine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Spend some time in the morning—with a cup of coffee in hand—strolling the streets to peruse the many galleries downtown within one mile of each other.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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There were no court schedules tacked up for the public to peruse.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
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At first glance, browsing opportunities can feel productive.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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During the voyage, a girl was allegedly browsing jewelry at one of the on-board gift shops, per an arrest affidavit obtained by WPLG.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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“Speed-read.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed-read. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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