leafed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of leafed
Example Sentences
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While Steve’s dad leafed through documents and letters—stopping to exclaim or lament a bit—and Steve went through still more photos, I dug through his late mom’s sewing supplies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
As I leafed through the anniversary book, I expected to be struck by how much things have changed in the past half-century.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2023
During moments of rest, he leafed through a diary, written longhand by a Russian soldier: “I’ve been at war for four weeks already and I miss my mom,” Courier read.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2023
“It’s a different scenario now,” said Ms. Schlein, who had the professorial air of her professor parents as she leafed through newspapers.
From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2023
Capricorn opened the book, leafed through it, and then closed it again.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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