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article

noun

ˈär-ti-kəl How to pronounce article (audio)
Definition of articlenext
as in essay
a short piece of writing typically expressing a point of view read an article extolling the benefits of vegetarianism

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Recent Examples of article Another user also criticized the company in a Microsoft Learn article, and pointed to Harry Potter author JK Rowling and her controversial views on transgender people. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 Sean Pavone | Istock | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 To read articles that addressed my concerns as a 20-something young woman was exciting and empowering. — Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 See this article for a more in-depth description of the legal issues in the dispute. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for article
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  • The center of the essay is a list of standards Berry applies to technology.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • China’s minister of state security wrote in a weekend essay that AI posed six principal risks from his perspective, including threatening the security of the country’s political regime, digital infrastructure, public order, and national defense.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026
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