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read out of

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  1. Expel from a group by proclamation, as in After he was convicted for embezzling their funds, the members read him out of the investment club. [First half of 1800s]


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Mr Trump did not give further details of the proposal, and the subject was not referenced in the White House's official read out of the call.

From BBC Jan. 26, 2025

“We can’t really get a strong read out of EPA if and when they’re going to give the waiver,” Neandross said.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 6, 2024

“That’s always better than having someone who’s just trying to tell you something they’ve read out of a book,” said Mull, 38.

From Seattle Times Nov. 2, 2023

Speaking after presenting Tsai his diplomatic credentials as new ambassador in Taiwan, Oscar Adolfo Padilla Lam reaffirmed his country's friendship, according to a read out of the meeting from the Taiwanese presidential office.

From Reuters Dec. 19, 2022

“I hope I never have to read out of it again. One shouldn’t push one’s luck.”

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

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