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byliner

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Definition of byliner

as in columnist

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Throughout Election Day, and into the night, The New Yorker will provide live updates on election results, with reporters filing dispatches from battleground states nationwide and columnists offering fresh analysis as votes start to come in.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026
John Kessler is a freelance columnist and dining critic at Chicago magazine.

— John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of columnist

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John Hancock, a Republican consultant and commentator, said that Kehoe is a talented politician and could rebound from a low point this year.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
The clash between left-wing political commentator Hasan Piker and his media detractors is moving from the chatroom to the courtroom.

— Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of commentator

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What analysts' buyout models say Despite such valuation anchors, analysts are split on how much a financial sponsor might pay for the company and what Global Payments and its long-term shareholders might accept.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
It was not known why the anchor failed, but the heavy snowstorm was not a direct factor, according to the statement, which commended the college students for their love of the outdoors and preparation for the climbing trip.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of anchor

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In 1980, Barret, along with Brian Cooke and Arne Sultan, created the sitcom Too Close For Comfort, a vehicle for Knight, who was coming off an immensely popular run as the vain anchorman Ted Baxter on The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026
In 1967, Ruddle switched to WMAQ-TV, NBC 5 as a reporter, working with anchorman Floyd Kalber.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

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