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as in to revise
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
the publisher edited a new version of its best-selling school dictionary
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as in to adjust
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the restaurant chef has edited several of his gourmet dishes for preparation by the home cook
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Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
As Jon is like the Old Faithful of ideas, this interview has been (heavily) edited and sorted for clarity.
—Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Watch the interview above and check out the transcript of the conversation below, which has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
—Andy Mills, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
Life after Life Tony Parker, 1990 Parker recorded interviews with 12 British men and women who had been convicted of murder, then transcribed and edited their words to create a series of extraordinary first-person narratives.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
As Jon is like the Old Faithful of ideas, this interview has been (heavily) edited and sorted for clarity.
—Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Watch the interview above and check out the transcript of the conversation below, which has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
—Andy Mills, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
Life after Life Tony Parker, 1990 Parker recorded interviews with 12 British men and women who had been convicted of murder, then transcribed and edited their words to create a series of extraordinary first-person narratives.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Fewer than 5,000 of the top-line sedans sold in 2023, with its tally tumbling prompting Genesis to revise the 2025 models.James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Using unemployment insurance tax records, the BLS revised previous figures by 818,000 jobs.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Often the rookie spends several minutes adjusting their chair, finding the right eye relief, and remembering their shooting form before ever squeezing the trigger for that first dry fire.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
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In time, drivers were able to use touch screens in some models to adjust core car mechanics like traction control and even cycle between performance modes.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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There’s plenty of space to spread out, from the sunroom and living area to the gorgeous outdoor areas equipped with plenty of seating for afternoon reads and aperitivo hour.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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Wilson then began reading the list into her microphone.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Despite Murray’s insufficient scoring game on a night the Nuggets probably needed more from their second option, Adelman was happy with how Murray adapted to New Orleans’ gameplan, blitzing him on ball screens all night.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Children and adolescents are not miniature adults, and not all young people will adapt to a strength training program the same way.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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However, per Bloomberg, Apple has plans to rework the device and lower the cost in an attempt to appeal to a broader consumer base.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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The app most recent update reworked its masking process and added the ability to hide an image’s background with AI.Emma Roth, The Verge, 1 Nov. 2024
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With mobile marketing, brands and advertisers must recognize the diversity of generational audiences and tailor their strategies to connect with each group.Boris Abaev, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This method not only makes the practice more affordable and accessible, but also offers a personalized experience tailored to the unique aspirations of each individual.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The findings are described in a study published November 6 in the Cell Press journal Neuron. Inside the brain, different areas are interconnected.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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The other survey this weekend that got loads of attention, which was conducted by Ann Selzer and published in the Register, had Harris up in Iowa by three percentage points.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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The fact that China tolerated open criticism of North Korea’s leadership put further strain on the relationship between the two governments.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Pearsall’s first career touchdown had put the 49ers ahead 7-0, once a replay confirmed Pearsall’s 46-yard catch-and-run.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Edit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edit. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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