quotations

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It was known as Nasdaq, an acronym for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

The Compton High School graduate enrolled at East Los Angeles College and sang in local R&B groups such as Little Freddie and the Rockets and the Quotations in the 1950s before he went solo.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2025

In the latest edition of Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations, there’s a sports figure who towers over the competition.

From New York Times • May 8, 2023

Penix might have to dig into Bartlett’s Quotations to find a way to portray the level of beauty if they pull that one off.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2022

They waved their copies of the Selected Quotations from the Writings of Chairman Mao, the Precious Red Book, in the air and chanted, “Long life to Chairman Mao! Long life! Long life! Long life!”

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang