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Comb through

/kəʊm θruː/

B2

UpperIntermediate

1. To search or examine meticulously through a set of items or information in order to find something specific, or to ensure nothing has been overlooked.

  • The detective had to comb through the evidence to find the crucial clue.
  • She spent hours combing through old records for her family history.
  • We need to comb through the contract before signing it.
  • The editor combed through the manuscript to catch any errors.
  • They combed through their notes to prepare for the final exam.

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