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noun

Definition of manualnext
as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject an owner's manual comes with the camera

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adjective

as in homemade

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Noun
He was not persuaded by NCAA arguments that the manual is not a contract between the NCAA and students who play varsity sports. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026 Project 2029 — a nod to Project 2025, the influential policy manual from the conservative Heritage Foundation — seeks to influence Democrats’ platforms. — Simone Foxman, Fortune, 8 July 2026
Adjective
The pilots took their planes beneath the sweep of commercial radar, their crews relying on basic radio, manual navigation, and raw nerve. — Anne Neuberger, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 Many organizations still govern AI through centralized policies, manual controls and periodic audits. — Greg Pavlik, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for manual
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  1. handbook
  2. homemade
  3. text
Noun
  • Her concern is in the language being used in the handbooks and the policy draft.
    — Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
  • Now, 15 years later, the law continues to guide district handbooks across Oregon.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Definition of handbook
Adjective
  • Also on the menu are seasoned Cajun fries and homemade sauces, including options like runner, comeback and Buffalo.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • Breakfast is served here each morning, with two chefs whipping up whatever style of eggs your heart desires and a seemingly endless buffet including homemade pastries, fresh fruit, and local cheeses.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of homemade
Noun
  • These stories were reprinted in Scottish and English botanical texts, and Henrietta would have known about the obscene ideas connected with the mushroom.
    — Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026
  • The exception is my husband’s parents, especially my father-in-law, who does not accept Avery’s identity and has criticized them about it in phone calls and texts.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 9 July 2026
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