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a part taken from a longer work
he'll read an excerpt from the novel at the book signing
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No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 9 June 2026
An excerpt of this interview first appeared in Stage Whisperer, Vulture’s weekly newsletter for theater gossip, interviews, and more.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 June 2026
Among them is Cartier Williams, from Washington, D.C., who will show excerpts from a new piece honoring Harlem’s legendary Hoofers Club.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
An excerpt from our conversation is later in this newsletter.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 9 June 2026
An excerpt of this interview first appeared in Stage Whisperer, Vulture’s weekly newsletter for theater gossip, interviews, and more.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 June 2026
Among them is Cartier Williams, from Washington, D.C., who will show excerpts from a new piece honoring Harlem’s legendary Hoofers Club.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
An excerpt from our conversation is later in this newsletter.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excerpt
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Students occupied the building and hung banners with mocking quotations from Horkheimer.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Lowbrow sources such as Sunday funnies, B movies, and advertisements are present but are more diffuse, rarely coalescing into obvious quotation.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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Add a dash of vanilla extract or a teaspoon of vanilla bean paste.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Its passage blindsided state medical officials and handed a victory to medical groups that spread COVID-19 misinformation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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The three members of the House Agriculture Committee who defended last year’s bill before its passage — Rose, Thompson and Johnson — did not respond to ProPublica’s questions about their statements now that many children no longer receive SNAP benefits.—
Nicole Santa Cruz,
ProPublica,
17 June 2026
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Swift showed up in a video clip at the end of the show that circled back to earlier discussion about Kelce’s picky eating proclivities.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Another clip shows people wrestling and exchanging blows in knee-deep water as bystanders shout and record the chaos on their phones.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Oh, and that’s not counting a potential $70,000 in citation revenue from drivers who overstay their time.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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But in March, environmental authorities seized 550 head of cattle and issued 21 citations, according to documents reviewed by The Associated Press.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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The multichannel campaign included 15-second behind-the-scenes snippets on TikTok that garnered high loop rates, with high-impact posters greeting arriving jet setters at Heathrow’s baggage carousel.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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These songs operate on Imagist principles, confined to a single image or snippet of conversation and sometimes eschewing a second verse to pursue a linear start-to-finish structure.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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