by the book
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There’s been plenty of skepticism about whether the latter two were Chapman copycats rather than murders actually inspired by the book.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
A balanced portfolio in your mid-70s means allocating 40% to 50% to bonds, if you’re playing your septuagenarian retirement planning by the book.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
The company, which underwent several acquisitions, including by the book retailer Barnes & Noble, was later renamed GameStop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2026
"If you look at the actions of Franco Mostert and Lood de Jager the previous week, he has done everything by the book," added backs coach Stick, 41.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2025
De Magnete had a direct influence on Galileo, who was inspired by the book to carry out his own investigations of magnetism, and who described Gilbert as the founder of the experimental method of science.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
