Etymology
Origin of read-through
First recorded in 1960–65; noun use of verb phrase read through
Example Sentences
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In his interview, Holland also mentioned he dreads a read-through for his roles and tries his best to prepare for it.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
“The takeaway is not just better Meta margins, but a broader read-through for tech/software as investors reassess the link between headcount, growth and profitability,” Thill says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 16, 2026
“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 ● Jan. 6, 2026
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 ● Jan. 5, 2026
On Thursday, Paul Stewart took over, directing the first read-through at the CBS studio.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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