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[hand-book] / ˈhændˌbʊk /


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Sometimes the most crucial parts of an office dress code aren’t written out in an employee handbook.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Many of these principles are borrowed from the Premier League handbook of 2025-26.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

“Bird by Bird,” her 1994 writing handbook, which has sold more than 1 million copies and continues to sell approximately 40,000 copies each year, became a meme before there were memes.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 19, 2026

You appear to be quite familiar with the Social Security Administration’s handbook, but I would also recommend reviewing and highlighting Sections 401-409 on widow’s benefits before your next meeting with the agency.

From MarketWatch Dec. 31, 2025

He then sets out, just as per the ancient rhetorical handbook, three points of disagreement.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

That includes First Choice’s handbooks for volunteers, training materials, and agreements such as the statements of faith that employees must uphold.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 1, 2025

The lawyers invoked an array of dictionaries, grammar usage guides, statutory drafting manuals, and handbooks for reading law, one of which was co-authored by the late Justice Antonin Scalia.

From Slate Oct. 2, 2023

That finding is based on an Associated Press review of legislation, administrative court orders and drug court handbooks that guide state drug diversion court programs.

From Seattle Times Apr. 9, 2022

Eventually we will meet Christopher Walken as Burt, head of Optics and Design, which hangs those paintings and creates the “handbook tote bags,” a sort of joke, since handbooks can’t be taken anywhere.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 17, 2022

While handbooks were helpful, the messages themselves were the best teachers.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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