as in compilation
a collection of writings I picked up a book entitled "An Emerson Reader" because it contained one or two of his essays I hadn't read before

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Recent Examples of reader Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians. Time, 12 May 2025 This attention turns casual readers into loyal fans who feel personally connected. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 Rabon was identified with video surveillance from the store and license plate reader photographs of his vehicle, according to the affidavit. Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025 So, dear reader, my password story for May 1 has less to do with making your password stronger and everything to do with getting access to your Gmail account back after a Gmail password hacker has compromised it and locked you out. Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for reader
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  • Explore Cuco See latest videos, charts and news At swap meets and once-thriving CD stores, Lowrider Oldies compilations where the backdrop to nights spent cruisin’ in custom lowriders outfitted with hydraulics — at quinceañeras, damas and chamelanes arrived in similar old school cars to these.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 9 May 2025
  • The track was the second and final single from the compilation, and was pushed in October 2003.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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  • Billboard can report that the events surrounding the tragic festival at NRG Park will be featured in the first episode of Netflix’s upcoming anthology series Trainwreck.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 May 2025
  • Ryan Murphy has found his Kennedys after an intensive casting search for the first installment of his new FX anthology series, American Love Story.
    Meredith Kile, People.com, 13 May 2025

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