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compilation

[kom-puh-ley-shuhn] / ˌkɒm pəˈleɪ ʃən /


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Changliu Liu, an assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute, has a YouTube failbot compilation she likes to show students.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

"There's enough stuff to go on forever with my music -- to do compilation albums, to do actually new and original stuff," she said.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

By his own account, Piker is now preparing a defamation suit against Jennings and Salem Media, and possibly Fox News, which cited the same debunked compilation.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2026

In 2022, Queen's compilation LP made history as the first album to pass seven million UK chart units.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

The Field Notes are a compilation of the reports of seasoned observers who have spent many years afield in their particular areas and have unparalleled knowledge of the normal bird life of the region.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

Robbins expects the Chipmunks to appear on feeds almost like influencers, with clips and compilations of the trio reacting to cultural moments or singing their take on classic songs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Wain didn’t design this film to fit into clip-farmed compilations on TikTok or even one-minute clips on YouTube.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

We bought compilations of the greatest matchups, watched The Ultimate Fighter, developed strong opinions on fighters, rankings, and preferred techniques.

From Slate Jun. 14, 2026

Indeed, the platform is a hot spot for fan-created Snoopy content, from memes featuring the puffer jacket to compilations of his most relatable moments.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 23, 2025

As scholars became aware of this process they began to publish books which were compilations of errors which had once been learned errors but could now be dismissed as nonsense.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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