Example Sentences

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It wasn't long before the 30-something was poring over videos of the scene, trying to piece together events.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

A while back, I was poring over papers of a renowned scientist at UC San Diego when suddenly, an accidental discovery.

From Scientific American • Oct. 5, 2023

While the longtime hospital administrator was poring over the finances, he was alarmed to discover that the relatively small Dole VA had one of the most expensive cardiac programs in the country.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2023

Thomas Barkin, Richmond Federal Reserve President, was poring over the latest inflation-related data one morning this June after breakfast with bank interns when he saw an alarming sign.

From Reuters • Dec. 7, 2022

My memo was on the lieutenant’s desk, and he was poring over it.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover