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this bowdlerization of "Moby Dick" simply eliminates all the chapters on whaling and cetology
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The event is expected to attract more than 1.2 million fans and tourists, according to an economic impact summary released by the NYNJ Host Committee—the local body organizing the games—Bloomberg reported.—
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Here's a summary: Tencent leads with 52 apps compatible.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The firm sued, calling the order a violation of the Constitution's First Amendment protections against government abridgment of speech and Fifth Amendment guarantee of due process - a requirement for the government to use a fair legal process.—
Mike Scarcella and David Thomas,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The court later ruled that Congress’ efforts to impose similar limits with respect to noncitizens being detained at Guantanamo Bay under the Military Commissions Act of 2006 were an unconstitutional abridgment of habeas corpus rights.—
Andrea Seielstad,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2025
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After new growth is visible on kangaroo paws, fertilize with any complete fertilizer (containing N-P-K, an abbreviation for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium).—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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Access The Athletic’s guide for abbreviations used in fantasy baseball.—
Owen Poindexter,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Allow the book to come back to room temperature while still sealed to prevent condensation.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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The second process for forming a condensation trail occurs in air that is clear, but almost fully saturated with water vapor.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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There’s a reason this model has over 100,000 reviews on Amazon.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Now read the latest Pixel 10 Pro, Samsung Galaxy, and Android headlines in Forbes’ weekly smartphone news digest...—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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This snake appeared to be resting and letting its food digest, Brown said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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“Bowdlerization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowdlerization. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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