pore over
verb
pored over; poring over; pores over
: to read or study (something) very carefully
He pored over the map for hours.
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In an email to The San Diego Union-Tribune, a spokesperson said Chevron was still poring over the details.
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Beat by sensitive beat, Conrad pores over why his two leads feel so alienated, even when living what appear to be the same kind of lives everyone else seems to find so fulfilling.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2026
After a thorough search of the family's property, the city and poring over witness testimony, Noel's body was never found.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Hours were spent on Zoom calls with Garden (based in England) poring over match film on Wyscout, Olsson quick to point out the flaws and areas of improvement and Garden quicker to point out the strengths.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Beat by sensitive beat, Conrad pores over why his two leads feel so alienated, even when living what appear to be the same kind of lives everyone else seems to find so fulfilling.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2026
After a thorough search of the family's property, the city and poring over witness testimony, Noel's body was never found.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Hours were spent on Zoom calls with Garden (based in England) poring over match film on Wyscout, Olsson quick to point out the flaws and areas of improvement and Garden quicker to point out the strengths.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Pore over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pore%20over. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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