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compilation

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


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Twenty years after the superb mezzo soprano’s death, Harmonia Mundi has reissued a compilation of her recordings.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 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 finished product was more like a compilation of shot-for-shot music video and live performance recreations, stitched together with vignettes depicting a tepid version of Jackson’s real, tumultuous life.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

The now ubiquitous phrase has been featured in memes and compilation videos.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

He was certain that she went to her grave worried about his addiction to compilation meat dishes.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

The second event, “Tuned In, Comped Out,” was about discovering music through compilations.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 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

The book’s most edifying compilations recount the Soviet people’s unconquerable yearning to live, create and love freely, despite the daily menaces of a police state and deafening propaganda.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 16, 2025

I worked through the Old Testament next, then I read Dad’s books, which were mostly compilations of the speeches, letters and journals of the early Mormon prophets.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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