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On that view, the statute’s design reveals Congress’ objective every bit as clearly as any dictionary definition.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026
“And I’ve always said the most important word in any dictionary around the world is the word ‘freedom.’”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
McMahon relied on dictionary definitions, one of which describes DEI as “the idea that people have equal rights and treatment and be welcomed and included.”
From Slate ● May 14, 2026
If you’re chronically online like me, you’ve probably come across a slang-suffix that’s become part of the lexicon despite not being formally added to a dictionary — yet.
From Salon ● May 7, 2026
Incidentally I’ve taken your advice and resorted to the dictionary a lot lately, so if it cramps my style your to blame.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
And I could go back to Google—just as I could have gone back to using dictionaries and library books.
From Slate ● May 6, 2026
Middle age enrichment included income level at age 40, access to resources such as magazine subscriptions, dictionaries, and library cards, and how often participants visited places like museums or libraries.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 15, 2026
The four books, which were immediately withdrawn from sale, are subject to a recall procedure and will be destroyed, Hachette said, promising a "thorough review of its textbooks, educational materials and dictionaries".
From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026
Simply by dint of their tablet-like heft, dictionaries make a claim for longevity and authority.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
“We have dictionaries at school,” she added before going out the door.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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