collation

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Recent Examples of collation Because of that, the IR team can then be liberated from data collation and can shift its focus entirely to strategic analysis, personalized investor engagement and robust crisis preparedness. Michelle Wu, Forbes.com, 3 Feb. 2026 At the same time, many companies still operate using a patchwork of small group expertise, spreadsheets, and fragmented databases requiring manual collation. Kriti Sharma, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026 The solution plugs into manufacturers’ existing systems to automate collection and collation of the quality, compliance and governance data required to secure certifications and regulatory approvals. David Prosser, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 The version of the law that passed Thursday — with support from the outgoing collation government of the SPD, Greens and FDP parties — had been watered down from the original version proposed by German culture minister Claudia Roth. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for collation
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Noun
  • The bank had expected profit to decline on the back of higher raw material and tea leaf costs, as well as expenses related to the company’s vending machine business.
    Jenny Lee, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Some investors, trying to read the tea leaves, interpreted that as a potential warning that more conservative guidance is on the horizon, implying that a turnaround will likely take more time.
    Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Charles City Elementary also held its annual boo-hoo breakfast for parents.
    Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026
  • In 2014, he was honored by student leaders and activists in San Diego at a Cesar Chavez Service Clubs breakfast, showing up with a cortito in his hand, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Spice debuted with Sunday brunch in May 2025 and began dinner service this past February.
    John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The gala includes cocktails and dinner at the Mint Museum Uptown, leading into Bell’s performance of the Bruch violin concerto at the Knight Theater.
    Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Perhaps you’re used to ordering omelets alongside bacon and hash browns for brunch, but this hearty egg dish is also an ideal solo supper.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The service Warm and efficient, offering to show you around the historic corners of the hotel, remembering coffee orders at breakfast, and recommending dishes on the menu as if cooking supper in their own home.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The restaurant, Caffè dell’Oro, which has sidewalk seating overlooking the river, serves a fabulous buffet breakfast and upscale Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • That provides a nice buffet to choose from depending on the topic.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Sullivan entered the court chambers after lunch said that that the emergency stay had been lifted, and the defense's request had been denied.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Recess shrunk, and time for lunch contracted from an hour (at many schools) to twenty minutes.
    Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Mayflies are a lot bigger than the gnats and the other insects that participate in this nightly smorgasbord.
    Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Probably not, but this Switch 2 exclusive is a no-frills co-op smorgasbord that’s delightful from start to finish.
    George Yang, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • White pointed to an El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce luncheon earlier this month, where Matsui appeared as a guest speaker, as an effort to reach independent and Republican voters.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The team has worked closely with local officials, including KCK Mayor Christal Watson, and plans to follow their lead on how to move forward with that, Mark Donovan, the team’s president, said during the annual Chiefs’ kickoff luncheon on Tuesday.
    Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Collation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collation. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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