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reads

  • plural of read.
  • present tense form of read (3rd person singular).

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"Symbolic marriage certificate" reads the document, with a special space denoting "paw print of your furry friend."

From Barron's • Jul. 12, 2026

A separate headline reads "at least 12 die in Almería wildfire", four of whom authorities believe are British, describing it as one of "Spain's deadliest wildfires".

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

His book reads as a conversational account peppered with occasional quips about contemporary political events.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

“UC has finite resources and can help only so many students, and only when the preparation deficits they need to overcome are within reach,” the letter reads.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

The text reads, Happy Fourth to my favorite sister, my favorite bro-in-law, and my favorite niece!

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day