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encyclopedia

[en-sahy-kluh-pee-dee-uh] / ɛnˌsaɪ kləˈpi di ə /


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I’ve got a pretty big encyclopedia to pull from at this point.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

Did everyone routinely use the encyclopedia, or read the Steinbeck novel, or listen attentively to Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony?

From Salon Apr. 19, 2026

The encyclopedia cites a 1939 Sunday Oregonian article stating that Thompson had been an auto mechanic when he invented the screw.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 12, 2026

As a child, he came across a page in an encyclopedia featuring Neil Armstrong and the picture of an astronaut on the Moon from the 1969 Apollo mission.

From BBC Apr. 2, 2026

“I will go upstairs to the triple zero room, locate the appropriate encyclopedia volume, and check both ‘Savonarola’ and ‘Shrove Tuesday.’

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

Physical encyclopedias and textbooks were rendered virtually useless.

From Salon May 30, 2026

“My father filled my head with stories” about the “pioneer nurseryman,” Mr. Fitzgerald recalls, “while my mother brought me dusty encyclopedias full of primary sources.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 26, 2026

Samantha said Max has watched all of Sir David's documentaries and owns more animal encyclopedias than she can keep track of.

From BBC May 7, 2026

I loved reading books about dogs as a kid, whether they were encyclopedias of breeds or classics like “Hank the Cowdog.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2025

He gathered all the kids’ games and books and encyclopedias and carried those up next.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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