as in summarized
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
before I agree to read the novel, could you at least synopsize its plot?
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In a news release, the UTLA summarized the tentative deal.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026 -
The court reasoned that the clause was in very small font, wasn’t in bold or all caps and the ticket only summarized the arbitration clause rather than offer its specifics.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The interview took place shortly after prosecutors outlined charges against eight people, including five men accused of second-degree murder in the deaths of seven workers killed in the July 1, 2025, explosion.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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That event outlined a series of transformative, agencywide initiatives aimed at advancing the National Space Policy and strengthening American leadership in space.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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