as in to pore (over)
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But save yourself some time perusing bottles at the liquor store, and go with the whiskey that was hand-selected by actor William H. Macy.—
Kevin Gray,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025 -
Because this was once Frank Sinatra’s home, some of his memorabilia and the original recording studio remain to peruse.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2025
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Now, the 36-year-old Choudhary—who studied art before becoming a jeweler—has forged his own path by setting antique gems in modern geometric designs.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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Phillippe and Brubaker both attended the University of California, Berkeley Both Brubaker and Phillippe studied at the University of California, Berkeley, for their undergraduate degrees.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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“Stare down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stare%20down. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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