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as in chronology
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
a chronicle of their adventure on the river
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as in annals
an account of important events in the order in which they happened
only sketchy information about King Arthur can be found in the chronicles of ancient England
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as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
the book chronicles the efforts of two climbers to scale Mount Everest
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Recent Examples of chronicle
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
But Strauss’ take on the story is much more than a simple rise and fall chronicle.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
CoinDesk, which gained notoriety for chronicling the downfall of FTX and Alameda Research, struggled when its former parent, Digital Currency Group, was hit by a downturn in the crypto markets.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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The inspirational documentary chronicles the actor's storied rise but mainly focuses on his later life and work championing people with disabilities and spinal-cord injuries after a horse-riding accident left him paralyzed.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
But Strauss’ take on the story is much more than a simple rise and fall chronicle.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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Released natively on the streaming platform first, the over 45-minute film chronicles the artist’s December Billions Club Live show.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
CoinDesk, which gained notoriety for chronicling the downfall of FTX and Alameda Research, struggled when its former parent, Digital Currency Group, was hit by a downturn in the crypto markets.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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Set at an odd point in the universe chronology, in the later Republic era but a century before the events of the Prequels, the story of intrigue within the Jedi order felt disjointed, confusing and irrelevant, leading to a 19% audience score.Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The off-kilter characters and fractured chronology keep Cinnamon’s storytelling fresh and exciting.Josh Bell, Vulture, 27 June 2024
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But the company is also standing behind its decision to roll out the app this week, basically describing it as a rough patch that will, in theory, lead to a much better experience for everyone down the line.Chris Welch, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025
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Leaders of the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys extremist groups were convicted of seditious conspiracy for what prosecutors described as plots to use violence to stop the peaceful transfer of power from Trump, the Republican incumbent, to Biden.DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Still, all the experts interviewed for this story agreed that a cycle of stadium-building every three or four decades is not sustainable for American cities, even those with growing markets such as Denver.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
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But his arrival on the map could set him up for other gigs; indeed, Qurbani’s story mirrors the feel-good uplift of Piece by Piece’s protagonist, with creativity as a way out of hardship.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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Amazon’s advertising business continues to break records.Jason Snyder, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Court records show he was scheduled to appear in Cook County court in Bridgeview on Dec. 19 in that case.Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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On October 7, the anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel in 2023, CBS News executives told staffers that Dokoupil’s report failed to meet the network’s standards.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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After each fight, a film tells a history: steamy Aztec jungles, pueblas and markets, scenes of battle and revolution, all building toward a futuristic cityscape meant to show what Mexico could become.Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
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Nix then hit Troy Franklin on a 43-yard pass to the end zone, the first rookie-to-rookie connection for a passing touchdown in NFL postseason history.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Palisades and Eaton fires have burned more than 12,000 structures and are expected to be the most costly fires in American history, with estimates ranging from $50 billion to $150 billion.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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More than 35 children's books recount the polio epidemics of the mid-20th century, ranging from fiction to biographies of Dr. Jonas Salk (the discoverer of the polio vaccine) to nonfiction exploring the science and historical impact of the disease.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Other stories recounted German subs surfacing directly under Picket Force vessels to the surprise of both crews.David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Shields also documented her attendance the the Eras concert in November on her Instagram account.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Before engaging in a pursuit, cops must take into account the area and determine if the chase will go through a densely populated residential area or pass a school or a playground.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Chronicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronicle. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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