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as in archive
a place where books, periodicals, and records are kept for use but not for sale
I went to the library to do some research for my report
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as in collection
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure
a confirmed cineast with an impressive library of classic movies on DVD
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Recent Examples of library
That pending closure also has left libraries around the country scrambling for other options, Publisher’s Weekly reported Thursday.
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Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
His library, which includes books about literature and art, are indicators of his many interests, according to Morin.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Along with its cinema chain, UGC also has a sizeable content library, which will supplement the 9,400 titles already owned by Studiocanal, Canal+’s TV and film production and sales wing.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado filed suit against the district in December, alleging that the Elizabeth school board’s vote to remove 19 books from school libraries violates federal and state free speech protections.
—Ann Schimke, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
His library, which includes books about literature and art, are indicators of his many interests, according to Morin.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Along with its cinema chain, UGC also has a sizeable content library, which will supplement the 9,400 titles already owned by Studiocanal, Canal+’s TV and film production and sales wing.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado filed suit against the district in December, alleging that the Elizabeth school board’s vote to remove 19 books from school libraries violates federal and state free speech protections.
—Ann Schimke, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for library
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Currently in development, the project will incorporate materials from the Peace Foundation’s archives alongside expert consultations and research into Chinese market dynamics and audience preferences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Today’s mythographers have access to sources and tools that Casaubon could never have imagined—vast digital archives, instant machine translation, pattern-finding algorithms that would have sounded like science fiction a decade ago.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Political parties, media brands, and government agencies turn out to be just a collection of individuals vulnerable to pressure and attack.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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In consultation with Todd Arrington, former Director of the Eisenhower Presidential Library, the Protocol Gift Unit opted to purchase a replica of a sword in the Eisenhower collection rather than removing an object from the collection.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Library.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/library. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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