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






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I’ve always wondered why I’ve fixated on this detail of Trump’s personal canon.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

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

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

After three tours of duty in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, he went back to Afghanistan as a contractor on the security detail for a U.S. ambassador.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

But I was a detail person who left nothing to chance if I could help it.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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