by the book
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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
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf defended the team doctors, saying everything was "done by the book".
From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025
It was on the back of the checkout card with the other kids who’d been chosen by the book.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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