read between the lines
phrase
: to understand more than is directly stated
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An empathetic candidate will listen closely and read between the lines.
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Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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“Read between the lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/read%20between%20the%20lines. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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