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From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
As disclosed in the chapter, we did excerpt and adapt some content from a 2020 law review article that we co-authored with Mr. Burger.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
The reason: an excerpt from their music was officially released at the end of 1989 and therefore did not fully fit the '90s theme.
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026
During the event, Gumbley read an excerpt of Laurence Binyon's poem For The Fallen and later met the King at a reception for VJ veterans and their families.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
“I’d love to know what you are thinking and feeling about the story of Henrietta Lacks. Anyone want to share an excerpt from the book that stood out to you?”
From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan
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Power Prefix: ex-
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STAAR Grade 8 Reading: The Language of the Test, List 1
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