as in summary
a shortened version of a written work
this bowdlerization of "Moby Dick" simply eliminates all the chapters on whaling and cetology
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Noun
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Chapter 101 of Florida Statutes limits a ballot summary to 75 words.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2026 -
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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That, plus a picture of Lincoln’s stovepipe hat, remains its best abridgment.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board candidates who are suing the Shelby County Election Commission over term abridgment had a win in court recently.—
Brooke Muckerman,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
8 Jan. 2026
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Their kids would help them with how to make texts look legitimate down to the punctuation, the abbreviations and the correct emojis.—
Amy Amatangelo,
Parents,
1 June 2026
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An abbreviation for the International Organization for Standardization, ISO certification is granted by an independent, non-governmental international body that develops and publishes industrial, technical and commercial standards.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Use place mats or tablecloths on your kitchen table to keep food spills, condensation from drinks, and utensils from marring or staining the surface.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Instead of waiting for condensation to evaporate (or wiping it with your hand and leaving streaks), keep a microfiber cloth nearby.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
27 May 2026
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The bot can make recommendations based on your past orders and reviews on social media.—
Dave Lozo,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Since taking the reins at the RSN in October 2024, Wisnia has done his bit to boost in-game deliveries—the Red Sox closed out last season up 46% in average household ratings—while spearheading an efficiency review that gave way to the relaunch of NESN’s direct-to-consumer service.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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From a concert review to a surprise restaurant closure, here’s a digest of top stories.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Baking soda raises the pH of the soaking or cooking water, creating a more alkaline environment that can help break down some hard-to-digest carbohydrates before the beans reach your digestive system.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
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“Bowdlerization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowdlerization. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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