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perusing

noun C2
  1. Synonym of perusal. (uncountable)

Plural perusings

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She was engaged one day, as she walked, in re-perusing Jane’s last letter, and dwelling on some passages which proved that Jane had not written in spirits, when, instead of being again surprised by Mr.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 212 · B2
“Yes, I have,” replied Franz; “I am curious to know what work you were perusing with so much attention as we entered.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 410 · C1
Some were perusing the article, others making comments and recalling circumstances which substantiated the charges still more.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 866 · C1
On any given evening, I might decide to unwind by perusing the extensive catalog of a popular digital streaming service.
The Tyranny of Choice, p. 1 · C2

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