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as in paperback
a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction
I bought another new book yesterday, and I can't wait to read it
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as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals
older people in these parts still tend to call a magazine a book
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as in scoop
information not generally available to the public
what's the book on the new company president?
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as in to move
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to leave a place often for another
I'm running late, so I've got to book
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
For accessories, Sánchez, who released her children’s book The Fly Who Flew to Space, in September, wore an eye-catching necklace and a white handbag.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Sable Massingill Martinez, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024
According to a statement, Airbnb will accept requests to book the no-cost experience, then select two groups of eight guests, each of whom will be allowed a plus-one.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The Postal Service said those who write in should include details about the items on their Christmas lists, including game and book titles, sizes, colors and more.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
For accessories, Sánchez, who released her children’s book The Fly Who Flew to Space, in September, wore an eye-catching necklace and a white handbag.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
The guest relations team can arrange childcare services for parents who would like to book an excursion that is not available to children, such as the popular but strenuous Base Towers hike.
—Sable Massingill Martinez, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024
According to a statement, Airbnb will accept requests to book the no-cost experience, then select two groups of eight guests, each of whom will be allowed a plus-one.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
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Ed Park's novel 'Same Bed Different Dreams,' now out in paperback, was a Pulitzer Prize finalist and winner of the 2024 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for fiction.The Week US, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024
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The book will be re-released this November in paperback.Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
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In an interview with U.K. newspaper The Independent, the actress, 34, discussed her firing from the upcoming Scream VII back in November due to her social media posts about the Israel-Hamas war.Becca Longmire, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Warm peach cobbler with a cold scoop of vanilla ice cream?!Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
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This is 2024 and this Survivor, where players willingly give up their Shot in the Dark for a few scoops of rice.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Why This Game Matters The NBA Cup has added a new layer of intrigue, giving November and early December games the kind of stakes usually reserved for March and April.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The word, which means being reserved in appearance or behavior, had already been named word of the year by Dictionary.com last week.Rosa Rahimi, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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Without additional support, balance bikes empower children to find their balance naturally and move at their own pace.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Trump has moved at breakneck speed in announcing the key members of his second administration, with the Cabinet largely filled out before Thanksgiving.Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Nov. 2024
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The results were published this week in the journal Nature.Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
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Maintaining a success journal can be powerful in achieving long-term growth and success.David Nour, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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With a mission to help all kids take this journey of self-confidence, Strider Bikes offers specialized balance bikes and tips for success.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Kathy Hilton has some tips and tricks up her sleeve for entertaining her grandkids during the holidays.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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This involves not just hiring talented individuals, but also creating a culture that nurtures their growth and empowers them to contribute at the highest level. 4.Brandon Dawson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Holzman was a standout writer who’d been hired after submitting a spec script through her brother, a cinematographer on the series.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
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