See browse in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"text": "I went to the library and browsed the physics section."
},
{
"text": "I was browsing the store's catalog when I saw a sofa on sale."
}
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"text": "I learnt a lot of new words while browsing Wiktionary."
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