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this bowdlerization of "Moby Dick" simply eliminates all the chapters on whaling and cetology
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Structure information summary Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026 -
The Sill reports that appointments with their human plant specialists have increased 30% as people tire of advice from chatbot service agents, influencers, and AI summaries.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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At the start, Henry labored alone, and Frank applied himself to another joint project, an abridgment of the O.E.D.—
Ben Yagoda,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 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 acronym is a direct reference to these textile blends’ chemical abbreviations (polyester and cotton) and the project’s primary goal (upcycling).—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately for some, this abbreviation, and others like it, are banned from license plates in North Carolina.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Dec. 2025
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Garages are also more prone to moisture fluctuations, which can cause condensation and, in turn, lead to rusting or mold growth.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Covering your windows properly helps maintain a more stable indoor temperature, minimizing condensation buildup on windows.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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Crisafulli has since distanced himself from the pledge, backing the plan to build in the park after his new government’s own review also recommended the proposal.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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The fees in question at Monday’s meeting are for a design review application, an environmental consultant, and the city attorney’s work on development agreements, among other things.—
JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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As the twelfth title in her bestselling McKellar Math line—which introduces math concepts in fun, easy-to-digest ways—this one has a more personal focus.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the sequin dress is easy-to-digest glamour.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Bowdlerization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowdlerization. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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