They read aloud excerpts that appeared to anchor the decision directly in the Constitution.

Several authors will read excerpts from their work at the Friday gathering.

"Probably they read excerpts from the departed's last paper," Bones had muttered.

One of them read excerpts from the museum catalogue in a dramatic voice.

During the interview, Phillips read excerpts from her book.

They read excerpts from several sophisticated books on desegregation and blacks in American history.

Jonathan read excerpts from the trial testimony in the article.

"I could read excerpts from his book, change some names and the streets, and think I'm reading a story that happened last week."

Then she would read excerpts from her long essay.

Mr. Howard, for his part, has read only excerpts of the book.