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Leaf through

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Quick Browsing

Leaf through implies a rapid or casual way of looking at the pages, not reading in detail.

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I leafed through the cookbook looking for a recipe that caught my eye.
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No Deep Reading

When someone leafs through a publication, they often won't remember specifics because they're skimming.

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She leafed through the manual but later couldn't find the information again.
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Physical Action

Leaf through usually involves using fingers to turn multiple pages, highlighting the physical aspect.

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During the meeting, he leafed through his notes nervously.
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