as in format
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the novel's intricate ordonnance might not be apparent to the casual reader
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According to Crystal Hefner, the photos in the diaries were private images, never intended for publication in Playboy or in any other format.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026 -
The late-night scene was already in upheaval after CBS abruptly canceled Stephen Colbert’s show that summer, a move that sent shockwaves through the industry and fueled speculation about the future of the long-standing comedy format.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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By treating purity as a design parameter, engineers can now develop materials that thrive in the most punishing environments, such as hypersonic flight and extraterrestrial construction.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Tucked into the upper Devonshire neighborhood and situated on nearly half an acre, the home at 5420 Surrey Circle unfolds as a masterclass in warm, livable contemporary design.—
Allie Beth Allman & Associates,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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This composition would have made ancient tools harder and more durable than standard copper — a significant advantage for a drill bit that needed to bore through resistant materials.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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That composition would have made the tool harder and more durable than standard copper — a real functional advantage for a piece meant to bore through resistant materials.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Looking to the Future Multigenerational living shaped the home’s layout from the beginning.—
Mina Loudermilk,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Once there, Sarah Kim uses her knowledge of the store’s layout from her time working there as Mok Ga-hui to dispose of Mi-jeong.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Private funeral arrangements have been made.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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If stems are starting to get mushy, cut high enough above the decay, or consider removing the stem entirely from the arrangement.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Vast's 2027 mission will follow that same basic pattern, according to NASA.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Poison dart frog species have long fascinated researchers and the public, partly because of their diminutive size and striking color patterns and also because of the stories surrounding the deadly toxins found on their bodies.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Mexican is the theme for March 6, so fish tacos along with Spanish rice and refried beans will be offered.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In accordance with the film’s main theme of toxic white colonialism, Kennedy treats Philomac with contempt but shows a weird fealty to Casey.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Ordonnance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordonnance. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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