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Oh dear. This one never goes away: “But, as always, the proof will be in the detail and experts have begun pouring over the documents … “ (Metro) “Epps, who had previously been dean of Temple’s Law School, said she remembers pouring over rankings surveys with her teams to make sure the data was correct.”… Continue reading A quick word … poring over poor spelling
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. Look at this from September's issue of the BBC science magazine Focus:
In the six decades since his death, neurologists have poured over his (Einstein's) brain in the hope of discovering the biological basis for his talent.
I think the writer should pore over his dictionary a bit more.
Look at this extract from reader’s letter published in Sainsbury’s Magazine a while back:
This (i.e. waiting in the car for her children) would normally be a thankless task, but for the companionship of the magazine, which I pour over.
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