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as in paperback
a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction
I bought another new book yesterday, and I can't wait to read it
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as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals
older people in these parts still tend to call a magazine a book
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as in scoop
information not generally available to the public
what's the book on the new company president?
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as in to move
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to leave a place often for another
I'm running late, so I've got to book
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Popular Science Staff, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
But as Carlin points out in his book, band members never sacrificed their creative autonomy for profit, never conceded quality control to move units.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Catherine Garcia, theweek, 4 Nov. 2024
But booking a tour on your own could cut down on the cruise’s overall cost.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
To learn more about superstition, check out my new book about the science of magic.
—Popular Science Staff, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
But as Carlin points out in his book, band members never sacrificed their creative autonomy for profit, never conceded quality control to move units.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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There are 15 different plug types used around the world, and depending on where you are headed, an adapter is necessary to keep your cell phone, laptop, tablet and other electronic devices charged and ready for snapping photos, looking at maps and booking tickets.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 4 Nov. 2024
But booking a tour on your own could cut down on the cruise’s overall cost.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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The paperback version is available at Carmichael's Bookstore at 1259 Bardstown Road and 2720 Frankfort Ave.The Courier-Journal, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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Later, the film’s producers refused to grant the movie’s art and name to the paperback version of the book — as is customary, theoretically enhancing the promotion of both properties — which incensed the usually docile Mezrich.Simon van Zuylen-Wood, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Benedict’s mother, Sue, told the U.K. newspaper The Independent shortly after his death that Benedict had informed her he was bullied because of his gender identity.Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Emilie Lucchesi has written for some of the country's largest newspapers, including The New York Times, Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Newsletter Get the lowdown on L.A. politics Sign up for our L.A. City Hall newsletter to get weekly insights, scoops and analysis.Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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Jack Hartung, Chipotle’s former CFO and now president of strategy, finance, and supply chain, told Bloomberg in July that every customer would be guaranteed two substantial scoops of rice and four ounces of meat.Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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Copyright © 2024, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. All rights reserved.Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Book Your Rideshare In Advance Consider reserving your ride share in advance, especially if traveling during a holiday like Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, Armstrong recommends.Brittany Anas, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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If the company does not adhere to the agreement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office can move forward with the case.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Both companies are moving aggressively to capture market share before Apple releases its own AI features.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Fortunately for Pickford, however, much of her odyssey was witnessed by Edward Barlow, the chief mate on the Sampson (another ship in the same fleet), who kept a vivid journal.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Maybe you’re inspired to explore meditative practices or journal through some big ideas.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Nuggets were unsure when Jokic would re-join the team as of Friday evening before the opening tip.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Most drivers entering Manhattan's Central Business District, which stretches from 60th Street all the way down to the southern tip of the Financial District, would have to pay the toll.Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Her family moved from Guam and stayed in Austin due to the higher education opportunities, and she was hired on the spot after interviewing for a position at the registrar's office when her daughter, then a student at Huston-Tillotson, told her to apply.Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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The company now is hiring dancers right out of their academies and with experience dancing on pointe.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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