as in summarizes
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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The Valley of Shadows summarizes the numerous tips received by the department’s missing persons unit.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
21 Mar. 2026 -
The Miami Herald was the first to report the FBI 302 document, which summarizes the interview.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mahan’s plan also outlines a framework for evaluating and enforcing accountability, borrowing certain ideas from policies adopted in other states.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.—
Matthew Daly,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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