Pore over

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verb

To study or examine something very carefully.

She spent hours poring over the text, looking for a hidden meaning.
Visual representation of "pore over" - To study or examine something very carefully

Often appears as...

  • pore over a book
  • pore over data
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Deep Focus

Used when someone is concentrating intensely on reading or examining something.

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The detective pored over the clues with deep focus.
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Time Intensive

Implies spending a lot of time on the activity, not a quick glance.

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Preparing for her thesis defense, she pored over her notes late into the night.
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Seeking Details

Suggests looking for small or hidden details not immediately obvious.

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He pored over the contract to find any fine print.
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