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a part taken from a longer work
he'll read an excerpt from the novel at the book signing
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Recent Examples of excerpt
Head over to The Cut’s website to read Nevil’s full book excerpt.
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
This is an excerpt from Monday’s Access Panthers newsletter.
—Mike Kaye
january 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Read an excerpt from this week’s newsletter below.
—Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
This an an excerpt of the rabbi’s remarks.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
This is an excerpt from Monday’s Access Panthers newsletter.
—Mike Kaye
january 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Read an excerpt from this week’s newsletter below.
—Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
This an an excerpt of the rabbi’s remarks.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excerpt
Noun
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One of the most brutal aspects of this book is reading quotations of the hate mail that families of the teens received.—
Dan Sheehan,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Smith’s writing serves up dozens of memorable lines, ready for quotation.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
20 Dec. 2025
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This formula contains niacinamide to help support hair and skin health, ashwagandha extract to soothe, and biotin to help strengthen hair and prevent breakage.—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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The new version is based on its popular Refreshers drinks brand, and will derive its caffeine from green coffee extract, or unroasted coffee beans.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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The most interesting passage involves Norm Chow, the veteran offensive coordinator who was essentially forced out after the 2004 national championship win as Carroll wanted Sarkisian and fellow young assistant Lane Kiffin to take over the offensive operation.—
Greg Rajan,
Houston Chronicle,
4 Feb. 2026
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What begins as a portrait of longevity becomes a meditation on the passage of time, fate, and the profound human experience of being alive.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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The artist said the viral clip sparked a wide range of reactions online, with some viewers questioning the authenticity of the footage and others lamenting the destruction of the elaborate build.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The film builds the arc of Bamford’s life and career by utilizing clips from decades of her stand-up.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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Through that equipment, Mulligan said, Wildcoast determined that the South La Jolla State Marine Reserve is one of California’s most poached MPAs based on citations written, let alone incidents of people fishing illegally without getting caught.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kazmierczak was convicted of felony auto theft in 1989, has been arrested multiple times for driving under the influence and has had numerous traffic citations, Minnesota court records show.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Before preserving and storing your dress, Brooks suggests taking a small snippet of lace, fabric, buttons, or beading.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some of Butler’s songs are mere snippets, some are full-length numbers, often with vocals in the three-part harmony familiar from the time.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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