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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 excerpts
These three individual concerts will include a performance of songs by Bareilles, Miranda, and Pasek & Paul on their respective nights, along with excerpts from the work of the newer composers throughout the year.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Following are edited excerpts from a longer conversation.
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Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Trump has been fuming about its revelations, and a parlor game around who-leaked-what has been underway in DC since excerpts first appeared in the Times.
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Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
Also included is a 120-page hardcover book containing photographs by Cognito documenting the creation and promotion of the original album, along with lyric excerpts and handwritten notes from bey himself.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
The composition explores themes of freedom, liberty and gratitude, culminating with excerpts from the Declaration of Independence.
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Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
These are edited excerpts from the conversation.
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Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
In more than one instance, Craig asked witnesses to read excerpts of their publications or depositions that appeared to contradict their testimony in court.
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Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
For one last time, here’s the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz — with excerpts and utterances from May 17 to 23.
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Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Following are edited excerpts from a longer conversation.
—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Trump has been fuming about its revelations, and a parlor game around who-leaked-what has been underway in DC since excerpts first appeared in the Times.
—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
Also included is a 120-page hardcover book containing photographs by Cognito documenting the creation and promotion of the original album, along with lyric excerpts and handwritten notes from bey himself.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
The composition explores themes of freedom, liberty and gratitude, culminating with excerpts from the Declaration of Independence.
—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
These are edited excerpts from the conversation.
—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
In more than one instance, Craig asked witnesses to read excerpts of their publications or depositions that appeared to contradict their testimony in court.
—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
For one last time, here’s the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz — with excerpts and utterances from May 17 to 23.
—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excerpts
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Students occupied the building and hung banners with mocking quotations from Horkheimer.
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Co-commissioned by the Pacific Symphony, the 32-minute instrumental piece combines music, panoramic visual imagery and a live narration of quotations from America’s past.
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Biotin, probiotic ferments, and Korean botanical extracts support stronger, healthier-looking hair, while the lightweight formula smooths and softens without sacrificing volume.
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With botanical extracts, the serum helps even skin tone, too.
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Some proponents of the curriculum changes dispute arguments that children will be explicitly taught religion, saying the Biblical passages and stories will be taught in the context of world history.
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At the high school level, students would read passages from Genesis that tell the story of Adam and Eve, along with 1 Corinthians 13, a chapter focused on love.
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Magomedov’s rare twister submission in 77 seconds and Chokheli’s 23-second leg-kick blitz were the standout grappling and striking clips.
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While grainy, distorted clips of the Beatles’ Top of the Pops visit existed, a complete and clean copy of the footage was believed lost for good… until Thursday, when British conservation non-profit Film Is Fabulous!
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After considering a visitor’s question for a few seconds, the AI avatar gave a concise ruling, with specific citations to the USGA rulebook.
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Of those stops, five citations were issued.
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