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detail

[dih-teyl, dee-teyl, dih-teyl, dee-teyl] / dɪˈteɪl, ˈdi teɪl, dɪˈteɪl, ˈdi teɪl /






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Memoir is challenging for many reasons, with the decision of how much intricate detail of one’s life and work to include at the top of that list.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

But families need to understand one critical detail: These accounts transfer to the child at 18.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The justice secretary added he could not go into detail on the case because it would "undermine the discussions that we're having with the Iranians".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

A detail of a Columbian mammoth being restored inside the Fossil Lab.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Our eyes took in every detail of the scene; our brains refused.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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