Etymology
Origin of read-through
First recorded in 1960–65; noun use of verb phrase read through
Example Sentences
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“Conversely, pressure to spur entry-level volume over profitability could boost deliveries at the expense of gross margins and increase supply, presenting a mixed read-through.”
From Barron's
“Overall, we think these results read-through positively to WVE, where we think the early results still suggest WVE-007 can be potentially best-in-class,” Leerink Partners analyst Joseph Schwartz wrote Tuesday.
From Barron's
The read-through for one big name in particular — ConocoPhillips — stood out for analysts at Citi as they see 8% upside for shares if Venezuela pays up on a long-overdue debt.
From MarketWatch
And then before the read-through, we got given another draft, and it had the ancestors and the roof going on fire, and I threw the script down and I ran into my living room and was like to my husband, “Oh, my God, oh, my God, it’s amazing, it’s amazing. I think this is the most amazing thing I’ve ever read. I think it’s the most amazing thing that’s ever going to happen onscreen.”
From Los Angeles Times
But overall, the numbers are a positive read-through for the auto-finance company.
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