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as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
got a copy of the couple's bridal registry from the store's computer and scanned it for items we could afford
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as in enrollment
the number of individuals registered
has the registry for the professional development seminar reached its limit yet?
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Recent Examples of registry
Anyone can be part of a bone marrow registry by simply donating a swab of saliva taken from the inside of the mouth for a DNA sample.
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Nicole Gregory, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
As recently as this year, the NSSF pushed for laws that would prohibit credit card companies from creating special codes for firearms dealers, claiming the codes could be used to create a registry of gun purchasers.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
The most recent addition to the registry is the Lancashire Heeler, recognized on Jan. 3, 2024.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024
This protection preserves the privacy of Americans making lawful purchases, prevents the creation of a backdoor registry of gun owners, and guarantees that legal commerce is not unfairly surveilled or impeded based on the nature of the goods sold.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Nicole Gregory, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
As recently as this year, the NSSF pushed for laws that would prohibit credit card companies from creating special codes for firearms dealers, claiming the codes could be used to create a registry of gun purchasers.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
The most recent addition to the registry is the Lancashire Heeler, recognized on Jan. 3, 2024.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024
This protection preserves the privacy of Americans making lawful purchases, prevents the creation of a backdoor registry of gun owners, and guarantees that legal commerce is not unfairly surveilled or impeded based on the nature of the goods sold.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Mistake: Planning Too Much Solution: Use a Travel Advisor Stuffing your vacation full of to-do lists can quickly turn your precious PTO into a long list of chores.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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Southern metropolitan areas led the list, taking up four of the 10 top housing hotspots, as the Midwest closely trailed with three.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety The listing of Canal+ is part of Vivendi’s company-wide split project which also sees advertising group Havas and retail giant Louis Hachette Group listed separately in Amsterdam and Paris, respectively.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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The listings below are for Monday, December 9 (iTunes) and the week of December 9-15 (Fandango).Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
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Drone operators are also required to mark the vehicles with the registration number on the outside and carry proof of registration when flying.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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One effective method is minimizing the number of form fields and simplifying registration processes, which helps users quickly get started without feeling bogged down by excessive data entry.Tina Gada, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Registry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registry. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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