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this bowdlerization of "Moby Dick" simply eliminates all the chapters on whaling and cetology
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026 -
The 192-page document, written by Paul Rivera, a Democratic consultant unaffiliated with the Biden and Harris campaigns, lacks key sections, including a conclusion and an executive summary.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 May 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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Beyond Meat trades as BYND, a minimalist Silicon Valley-style abbreviation that mirrors the company’s futuristic branding.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Toni is an abbreviation of her baptismal name, Anthony.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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The manholes serve as repair and maintenance access points for valves and condensation traps.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
22 May 2026
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In addition to an adjustable airflow system, the stackable container also has a trap tray for condensation, helping to ensure freshness.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 May 2026
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Richman, the Citizen Oversight Board member, does not believe first-line supervisors are equipped to thoroughly review misconduct allegations and make informed decisions on what warrants further review.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, which was first proposed last summer, is not facing an antitrust review under the purview of the Federal Trade Commission, as would be the case with most industries.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Healing frequencies describe sounds and vibrations, usually in the 25 to 400 Hz range, that have been linked to measurable nervous system changes like lower cortisol, slower heart rate and a shift toward the parasympathetic rest-and-digest state.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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From a heated congressional primary clash to severe weather and a billionaire’s real estate ties, here is a quick digest of the day’s top stories.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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“Bowdlerization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowdlerization. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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