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collection

[kuh-lek-shuhn] / kəˈlɛk ʃən /


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And this collection of pieces is still fascinating one year later!

From Slate Jul. 29, 2026

A lengthy decree lifted restrictions on a swath of sectors including petrol distribution, electricity generation, rubbish collection and the manufacture and sale of medicines.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

On Tuesday and every other day at Angel Stadium, the Angels proudly display a sign advertising a collection of what the team calls its “family value merchandise.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Salon asked Kaye if he had any clue to the extent of his friend’s collection, or its future plans for disposition?

From Salon Jul. 29, 2026

The glass eyes of Lord Fredrick’s taxidermy collection stared at her accusingly: the bear, the moose, the stags, the foxes, the many varieties of birds, and, of course, the elk.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

The work also highlights the scientific importance of museum collections.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

Media outlets have recently been reporting on partnerships between museums, historical image collections and AI firms.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

Despite the decline, the company noted that the brand’s new collections continued to gain traction.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

The botanical garden in Richmond, west London, has more than 11,000 trees in its living collections.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

I met people who owned entire collections of houses and spent more on one restaurant meal than my family had paid for 93 Little Hobart Street.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls




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