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as in chronology
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
a chronicle of their adventure on the river
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as in annals
an account of important events in the order in which they happened
only sketchy information about King Arthur can be found in the chronicles of ancient England
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as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
the book chronicles the efforts of two climbers to scale Mount Everest
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Recent Examples of chronicle
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
But Strauss’ take on the story is much more than a simple rise and fall chronicle.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
CoinDesk, which gained notoriety for chronicling the downfall of FTX and Alameda Research, struggled when its former parent, Digital Currency Group, was hit by a downturn in the crypto markets.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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The inspirational documentary chronicles the actor's storied rise but mainly focuses on his later life and work championing people with disabilities and spinal-cord injuries after a horse-riding accident left him paralyzed.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
But Strauss’ take on the story is much more than a simple rise and fall chronicle.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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Released natively on the streaming platform first, the over 45-minute film chronicles the artist’s December Billions Club Live show.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
CoinDesk, which gained notoriety for chronicling the downfall of FTX and Alameda Research, struggled when its former parent, Digital Currency Group, was hit by a downturn in the crypto markets.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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Instead, Gracey rearranges the chronology, finding numbers that thematically match the events of his protagonist’s life.David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Was the real-time format baked in from the get-go, and was that part of what excited you about a return to the genre? That calls into question all the various chronologies of this and all the different sort of iterations.Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 9 Jan. 2025
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Beyond the film program, another high point of Nordic Film Market’s 26th edition will be the launch Jan. 29 of the Nostradamus Collective, described by Kullengård as an extension of the industry reference Norstradamus report, disclosed annually at the Cannes Film Festival.Annika Pham, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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But the company is also standing behind its decision to roll out the app this week, basically describing it as a rough patch that will, in theory, lead to a much better experience for everyone down the line.Chris Welch, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025
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This story has been updated with additional information, context, and statements.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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How do the wildfires compare to California’s worst wildfires on record?Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 11 Jan. 2025
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Amazon’s advertising business continues to break records.Jason Snyder, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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After each fight, a film tells a history: steamy Aztec jungles, pueblas and markets, scenes of battle and revolution, all building toward a futuristic cityscape meant to show what Mexico could become.Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
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On October 7, the anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel in 2023, CBS News executives told staffers that Dokoupil’s report failed to meet the network’s standards.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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Nix then hit Troy Franklin on a 43-yard pass to the end zone, the first rookie-to-rookie connection for a passing touchdown in NFL postseason history.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Palisades and Eaton fires have burned more than 12,000 structures and are expected to be the most costly fires in American history, with estimates ranging from $50 billion to $150 billion.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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More than 35 children's books recount the polio epidemics of the mid-20th century, ranging from fiction to biographies of Dr. Jonas Salk (the discoverer of the polio vaccine) to nonfiction exploring the science and historical impact of the disease.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Other stories recounted German subs surfacing directly under Picket Force vessels to the surprise of both crews.David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Before engaging in a pursuit, cops must take into account the area and determine if the chase will go through a densely populated residential area or pass a school or a playground.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
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But these are considerations that any candidate for the Dallas job must take into account.Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Chronicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronicle. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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