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The use of the word "Read": How does this line read to you?



 
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meaning of "bacon smells a bit funny" | "all right" or "alright"
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The use of the word "Read": How does this line read to you? Mon Aug 20, 2007 6:13 am  The use of the word "Read": How does this line read to you?		  
Hi

Do you find the use of "read" natural and correct here?

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How does this line/ poem read to you?

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The use of the word "Read": How does this line read to you? Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:13 am  The use of the word "Read": How does this line read to you?		  
Hi Tom,

Yes, it seems fine to me in the sense of 'how does this poem strike you/sound to you when you read it?'

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