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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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The excerpts also suggest that Harris is casting blame on others rather than herself and her own campaign, analysts say.
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Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Mamet recalls how the experience of playing a recurring character on an unnamed TV phenomenon evolved into a nightmare in an excerpt published by The Hollywood Reporter.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
The letter, an excerpt of which was posted on Olivet University's website, said ABHE would decide on the college's status in February 2026, with any extensions running out in June next year.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The dip in reading scores appeared alongside a shift in how English and language arts are taught in schools, with an emphasis on short texts and book excerpts, said Carol Jago, associate director of the California Reading and Literature Project at UCLA.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
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Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Mamet recalls how the experience of playing a recurring character on an unnamed TV phenomenon evolved into a nightmare in an excerpt published by The Hollywood Reporter.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
The letter, an excerpt of which was posted on Olivet University's website, said ABHE would decide on the college's status in February 2026, with any extensions running out in June next year.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The dip in reading scores appeared alongside a shift in how English and language arts are taught in schools, with an emphasis on short texts and book excerpts, said Carol Jago, associate director of the California Reading and Literature Project at UCLA.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excerpt
Noun
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Ravn’s prose is striking too, richly marbled with quotation and detail pulled from primary source letters and court documents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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These filings include collections of what each asserts to be undisputed facts, including quotations from conversations, text messages and depositions from Fox News hosts and executives.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
4 Sep. 2025
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The trio, working in tandem with a blend of 30 essential oils and extracts, comes together to condition hair follicles, relieve dry scalp, smooth split ends, and enhance hair elasticity.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Anogeissus bark extract helps restore a youthful-looking bounce, while nutrient-rich algae help your skin barrier feel strong and supported.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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This was a week dedicated to the passage of several bills that would ease regulations on prominent appliances.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Yet, the decades-long effort to secure passage of the VRA offers pragmatic wisdom for safeguarding—and even extending—the gains enshrined by the law.—
Time,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The clip jumps between a bedroom, a record store, a disco, and even a basketball court, and sees all seven members of the South Korean boy band – RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook — showing off tight choreography, for which they are known.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Tech companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Nvidia have used these datasets to develop generative video tools that can churn out custom clips, raising unresolved legal questions about copyright and fair use.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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The exact citation reportedly appears in a University of Victoria style guide, a document that teaches students how to format references using fictional examples.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Larry Brooks, who lives a block away from the attack, was also given four citations on the day of Broadbelt’s death for not having rabbies vaccines and unregistered dogs.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a brief video snippet accompanying the post, Cyrus is seen in close-up staring directly into the camera while wearing what looks like surgical gauze around her chin and head as more white material is blown by a breeze around her face.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
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Later in the snippet, Cardi proudly acknowledged her worth.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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