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noun

ˈär-ˌkīv

Definition of archive

as in library

a place where books, periodicals, and records are kept for use but not for sale asked that the rare book be brought from the archive sent the novelist's letters to the archive for preservation

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as in to compile

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Noun

Observer archives show Forest Hill still has 15 years left on its lease with the Y. — Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 Apollo records return The release also broadens NASA‘s contribution to the public archive. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

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But, as archived by CalMatters’ Digital Democracy project, Ward described his intentions in a committee meeting in 2023. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026 The letters were selected from more than 5,000 letters archived in the SDSU library’s Special Collections. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for archive

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Noun

The shelves display the library’s permanent collection, which is co-curated by Service95 and bookshop staff and hails from around the globe.

— Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
After his presidency, Adler said, Carter asked Trump for a donation to help build Carter's presidential library.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

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Verb

Multiple roaches and rodent droppings were found at Fort Worth food establishments during July 5-11 health inspections, and two were temporarily closed due to hot water issues, according to data from the city compiled by the Star-Telegram.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
Each week, the Billboard Hot 100, the company's list of the most popular songs in the United States, is compiled using sales, streaming, and airplay data.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of compile

Verb

These fatal interactions, fueled by deaths earlier in the year in Minneapolis, pushed protesters to come out and organize against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including in uptown Charlotte.

— Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Yermolaiev’s lawyers released a letter this week accusing Ukrainian security services of organizing the explosion, and urging protection for his family.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of organize

Verb

Consumers should check the package's best-by dates and batch codes listed in the FDA recall notice to determine whether their chips are affected.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Start with a tidy desk and a glass of water, then batch related tasks so your focus stays strong through the afternoon.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026

Definition of batch

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The initiative, led by the University of Ghana, the University of Lagos, and Harvard University, has also been collated into a photobook that toured the affected communities as a temporary exhibition.

— Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
Three centuries later, the librarians of Alexandria took charge of the text, collating competing versions, marking doubtful lines, imposing a measure of order on the teeming verses.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026

Definition of collate

Verb

Over time, some preachers sought to systematize these tactics for winning converts.

— Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Then there is its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, which allows Iran to systematize its deterrence against the passage of container ships and oil tankers.

— Vincenzo Leone, Wired News, 12 May 2026

Definition of systematize

Verb

The as-yet-untitled series will follow the story of multiple families and campaigners including Ellen Roome, who believes that the tragic death of her beloved 14-year-old son Julian ‘Jools’ Sweeney could have been linked to harmful social media.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 July 2026
When completed, the roughly 15-mile expressway will link Highway 65 in western Placer County with state highways 70 and 99 in southern Sutter County.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

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