page after page; fill the entire text
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
one article after another; in a continuous stream
formalUsed to describe a large quantity of writing that is produced successively, often forming a tedious, lengthy, or verbose text. Typically used in a slightly negative or neutral context.
The editorials in that magazine discussed the same issue page after page, boring the readers.
The report is well-written, without a continuous stream of empty words.
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When he was young, he contributed articles to the newspaper one after another.
verb
fill the entire page; permeate the whole text
formalDescribes a situation where a certain element (like mistakes or clichés) appears so frequently that it dominates the entire piece of writing. Often used critically.
This student's composition is riddled with wrong characters, making it hard for the teacher to correct.
That official statement is filled with clichés and lacks substantive content.
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A good book shouldn't be full of typos.