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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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Recent Examples of excerpt
Read an excerpt from this week’s newsletter below.
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Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Here are edited excerpts from that conversation.
—Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 1 Jan. 2026
No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
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Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Here are edited excerpts from that conversation.
—Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 1 Jan. 2026
No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excerpt
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Smith’s writing serves up dozens of memorable lines, ready for quotation.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
20 Dec. 2025
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And details from the records, including quotations, began to trickle out last month in court filings in the Oakland case.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
17 Dec. 2025
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The cookies are similar to my own mom’s recipe, featuring maraschino cherries in both the cookie dough and pink glaze, but with the addition of almond extract.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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This gentle cleanser contains raw honey, glycerin, and antioxidant-rich plant extracts that help attract and retain moisture, support the skin barrier, and provide gentle, non-stripping exfoliation—key for mature skin that is more prone to dryness, sensitivity, and visible fine lines.—
Colleen Sullivan,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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The street names in Tehran change with the passage of power.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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But, Goodwin noted, the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 granted the federal government the authority to pursue and enforce equality for all people under the law, effectively overriding states’ sovereignty over the issue of segregation.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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The clip shows Good behind the wheel of her SUV, which is parked perpendicular to the roadway, as the person taking the video circles the vehicle.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The clip below explores the significance of the Tet holiday in Vietnam and includes the memories of the son of Capt.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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The process is independent of any judicial actions stemming from the citation and does not depend on a conviction.—
Hunter Sowards,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to the arrest citation, there were three $100 bills on the outside that were real.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Iman commemorated the event in a second Instagram post with snippets of the pair during their wedding ceremony at St James' Episcopal Church in Florence, Italy, on June 6, 1992.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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They can be found on our YouTube channel, which is Echoes of the City KC, along with other shorts and snippets of the other documentaries.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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