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as in paperback
a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction
I bought another new book yesterday, and I can't wait to read it
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as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals
older people in these parts still tend to call a magazine a book
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as in scoop
information not generally available to the public
what's the book on the new company president?
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as in to move
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to leave a place often for another
I'm running late, so I've got to book
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Recent Examples of book
Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
For accessories, Sánchez, who released her children’s book The Fly Who Flew to Space, in September, wore an eye-catching necklace and a white handbag.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
For a really special outing, book your trip for a sunset cruise.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The Postal Service said those who write in should include details about the items on their Christmas lists, including game and book titles, sizes, colors and more.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
For accessories, Sánchez, who released her children’s book The Fly Who Flew to Space, in September, wore an eye-catching necklace and a white handbag.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
Visa cardholders who book through the collection’s website will receive an automatic room upgrade on arrival if available, complimentary breakfast for two, a $25 food and beverage credit, late checkout when available, and VIP guest status.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
For a really special outing, book your trip for a sunset cruise.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Robert Hardman's book, The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Modern Monarchy, published by Pegasus, has new material in the paperback edition.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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In the study—Malaparte’s own, with a library of French paperbacks, Giraudoux and Hölderlin and Alphonse de Châteaubriant, disintegrating in the sea air—Porte Jacquemus speaks of his visions for the brand.Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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Thomas’ head was even with the tight end’s head jumping for the ball in this photo that was in the newspaper.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Warm peach cobbler with a cold scoop of vanilla ice cream?!Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
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This is 2024 and this Survivor, where players willingly give up their Shot in the Dark for a few scoops of rice.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Why This Game Matters The NBA Cup has added a new layer of intrigue, giving November and early December games the kind of stakes usually reserved for March and April.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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This therapy causes few side effects and is usually reserved for recurrent or hard-to-manage cases.Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Without additional support, balance bikes empower children to find their balance naturally and move at their own pace.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Overnight, the storm will continue to move eastward, bringing cold rain along the I-95 corridor, from Richmond to Boston, in the early hours of Thanksgiving morning.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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In most circumstances, something like a new journal or suitcase will do the trick.Will McGough, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Since last year, a series of reviews, editorials, and perspective papers, mostly published in obesity journals, have explored this very question.Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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With a mission to help all kids take this journey of self-confidence, Strider Bikes offers specialized balance bikes and tips for success.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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The branches look incredibly natural and lifelike with more than 4,000 branch tips.Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
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This involves not just hiring talented individuals, but also creating a culture that nurtures their growth and empowers them to contribute at the highest level. 4.Brandon Dawson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 11, Mike Ditka The lowdown: Halas hired Ditka as Bears head coach in 1982, and the Hall of Fame tight end became a Bears legend for guiding the team to its only Super Bowl victory.Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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