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a list giving information about the meanings of specialized words
The book includes a glossary of financial terms.
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See The Athletic’s fantasy baseball glossary.
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Derek Vanriper,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
There’s a brief history of butter; a guide on how to make your own; a glossary on types; a case for butter sculpting as a new hobby.
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The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
Grabs, Part 2 Freeskiing has its own glossary of these grabs, including Japan (behind and across to grab opposite ski) and seat belt (imagine putting a seatbelt on, but by bringing the buckle up to grab the latch).
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Joseph Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
States have leaned heavily on frameworks and glossaries, offering little in the way of clear, actionable policies, or resources.
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Ulrich Boser,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Derek Vanriper,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
There’s a brief history of butter; a guide on how to make your own; a glossary on types; a case for butter sculpting as a new hobby.
—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
Grabs, Part 2 Freeskiing has its own glossary of these grabs, including Japan (behind and across to grab opposite ski) and seat belt (imagine putting a seatbelt on, but by bringing the buckle up to grab the latch).
—
Joseph Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
States have leaned heavily on frameworks and glossaries, offering little in the way of clear, actionable policies, or resources.
—
Ulrich Boser,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The novel follows Harriet Bancroft, a bookish wallflower compiling a dictionary of slang.
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“Glossary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glossary. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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