as in compilation
a collection of writings
I picked up a book entitled "An Emerson Reader" because it contained one or two of his essays I hadn't read before
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Armed with small handheld RFID readers, thieves can wirelessly scan credit cards or passports from a short distance to capture chip data and clone cards without ever touching your wallet.
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Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
For example, a reader can ask to generate an audio briefing summarizing the most significant political, economic, and cultural events that occurred in Brazil throughout 2025.
—Time Staff, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
Kathryn Palmer Hello readers, and welcome to another day of OnPolitics.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
For example, a reader can ask to generate an audio briefing summarizing the most significant political, economic, and cultural events that occurred in Brazil throughout 2025.
—Time Staff, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
Kathryn Palmer Hello readers, and welcome to another day of OnPolitics.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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In October 2024, Tiffany gave her daughter a birthday shoutout on Instagram alongside a video compilation of the duo.—
Beth Sobol,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Number two on Kelly’s list was U2‘s 1998 compilation, The Best Of 1980-1990.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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The anthology’s first volume explores themes of ancestral sin, family, piety and consequence.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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The film follows filmmaker, cinematographer and VFX artist Martinez’s directorial work on anthologies V/H/S, V/H/S/Beyond and Southbound.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Reader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reader. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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