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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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A cousin to self-playing player pianos, photoplayers automatically play music read out of perforated piano rolls.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2025

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

“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

China has yet to provide its read out of the meeting.

From Reuters ● Mar. 30, 2023

“And just what am I supposed to read out of his books for you?”

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

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