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illiterate

[ih-lit-er-it] / ɪˈlɪt ər ɪt /


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Gorman said Illiterate Light was among the first of a group of bands that have been trying to find ways to make their shows more environmentally friendly.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2022

He later became an advocate for literacy programs after revealing that he was Illiterate for most of his life.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2020

Illiterate at the time of her trial, Mai become the first student in her own school.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2017

Illiterate until age 13, he now communicated through endearingly florid emails and texts.

From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2013

Illiterate as he was he at once grasped all the points of art and physics involved, and commenced diligently experimenting with a view to solving the various problems that presented themselves to his consideration.

From The Bow, Its History, Manufacture and Use 'The Strad' Library, No. III. by Saint-George, Henry




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