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Discover LudwigThe phrase "read only" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It can refer to a specific part of a sentence, such as a word or phrase, that is meant to be read without any changes or edits. This can also refer to a setting on a computer or document that restricts the ability to make changes. Example: The instructions were clear, stating "please read only the highlighted passages" to avoid confusion.
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Read only sections I, II, III.A, and V. Read only section I (pp. 1-7).
It read, "Only Joy".
Who read only biographies and popular science.
To be read only at bedtime..
Not if we read only Shakespeare.
For years, I read only non-fiction.
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Not that I read only theory.
Read-only attribute.
Read-only property.
"They're read-only devices.
It may be read-only.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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