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as in assortment
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the box from the attic contained a miscellany of old records, family photo albums, and long-forgotten love letters
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as in compilation
a collection of writings
the volume is a miscellany of tales and legends of the New England coast
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Recent Examples of miscellany
But one topic among the Gazette’s noisy miscellanies is disturbing, if not unexpected, for a modern reader.
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Adam Smyth, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024
The fifth blog will host a miscellany of cool stuff, starting with the Guardian’s first science blog festival.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 19 Nov. 2019
Every autumn these publications arrive with their eclectic mix of miscellany and lore.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2023
And, of course, there were White and Lawrence, knowledgeable, opinionated, delighting in miscellanies.
—Yiyun Li, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2023
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Adam Smyth, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024
The fifth blog will host a miscellany of cool stuff, starting with the Guardian’s first science blog festival.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 19 Nov. 2019
Every autumn these publications arrive with their eclectic mix of miscellany and lore.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2023
And, of course, there were White and Lawrence, knowledgeable, opinionated, delighting in miscellanies.
—Yiyun Li, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2023
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Check in here: Runners will find a warm welcome at Corpo Santo Hotel, a property near the finish line that offers a marathon kit filled with an assortment of amenities, including water and energy bars along with a complimentary massage.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Oort Cloud Sam Walters is a journalist covering archaeology, paleontology, ecology, and evolution for Discover, along with an assortment of other topics.Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 11 Jan. 2025
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Last year also saw the release of Uncollected Noise New York, 88-90, a compilation of unreleased Galaxie 500 music.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 9 Jan. 2025
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Only Papercuts, their 2024 compilation, fails to find space inside the top 10 on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart this week.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The restaurant’s veggie penne pasta ($17) comes with a medley of vegetables with a roasted tomato-coconut sauce.Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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Carrie Underwood is set to perform just before the ball drops, ringing in the new year with a medley of her greatest hits.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Tales of the Walking Dead Tales of the Walking Dead premiered on AMC in August 2022 as the third spinoff of the original show and an anthology series that highlights new and returning characters from the TWD franchise.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Plaza also made her own directorial debut as part of Baena’s 2021 anthology series Cinema Toast.EW.com, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.Cathy Habas, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
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In addition, proponents of the law say, the U.S. government has longstanding rules about foreign ownership of companies across a variety of industries.Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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In states with medical marijuana, the substance can be prescribed by a doctor, including to treat a variety of conditions such as chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, severe nausea and Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Mayo Clinic.Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
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The buzzword might feel trendy, but the concept goes deeper than aesthetic collages or repeating affirmations in the mirror.Daisy Maldonado, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Make your collage by affixing the materials to the base.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024
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