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detail

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






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The last detail was not exactly invented from whole cloth.

From Salon Sep. 18, 2026

His home being Hollywood—specifically a somewhat dank apartment, rendered in depressing detail by set designer François-Pierre Couture—Mr. Guimarães encounters qualities that are endemic to the place: for instance career envy.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

"Specifically, it's important to examine the physics taking place in solid nitrogen materials under stress and strain, which can cause them to melt. These processes have never been studied in real detail in the laboratory."

From Science Daily Sep. 17, 2026

Petitioners are asked to document their abuse in detail, including dates and locations where incidents occurred.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

She wanted to see every single detail: how they landed on the water with barely a whisper, how their bodies resembled a night sky full of stars, how clouds of steam hissed from their fins.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

But if the small details across the pitch are refined, Spurs should create enough chances to score, even if they miss a few.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

He was influential because he mastered the details of policy that could persuade others.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

McKinley’s movie marries the instincts of modern indie filmmaking with a New Hollywood ethos, while bringing an authenticity to the details of the period.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

But it’s not just the time necessary for executing—it’s the mental load of considering so many little details, just for the keeping of your own body.

From Slate Sep. 18, 2026

The details in the lobby—the old posters and preserved light fixtures that had been the fruits of countless salvage trips and digging through neighboring theater basements—were one thing.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

Ms. Fox constructs a clear, detailed and well-paced narrative of the siege.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

It includes two cameras that capture detailed black-and-white images and another camera that collects moderate-resolution multispectral images.

From Science Daily Sep. 18, 2026

She added that under the legislation - if it is approved - companies would be required to submit detailed child safety plans.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

For many diseases, it is impossible or impracticable to collect detailed, local-level prevalence data.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

The former president told Rondon that a detailed map was costing them too much time.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

The statement was released Monday after investigative journalism outlet ProPublica published a story detailing that Kremlev paid "hundreds of thousands of dollars" for the celebration.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

Not far from the cafe where Osborn met with voters, Calvin Pemberton owns a Trump souvenir shop next to his car detailing business, where he sells flags, t-shirts and hats with the Republican president's likeness.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

Anthropic, the AI tech company behind Claude, released a report Thursday detailing how bad actors have attempted to use its products for nefarious ends, from scams and mass surveillance to biological weapons development.

From Salon Sep. 11, 2026

A report detailing symptoms Boyle Heights residents around a burned-down warehouse confirms community members’ experiences, advocates say.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

Hammie’s info appears first, detailing some of the plane tickets she’d recently purchased and hotels she’d booked.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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