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novel

[nov-uhl] / ˈnɒv əl /




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The novel hinges on the presumed drowning of John Harmon, the mutual friend of its title.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"A novel aspect of the paper was our use of powerful mass spectrometry sequencing to identify molecular mimicry between the adenovirus vector protein and the PF4 culprit target," she says.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

I would be very curious to know right now what sort of conversations are happening, if any, between the National Archives and the Justice Department, and whether everyone is on board with this novel conclusion.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

Two decades earlier, Lindy, for her part, made a smash, and a packet, with “My Rainbow Starts With Black,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, seemingly based on her own dysfunctional family, and its Oscar-winning film adaptation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Zoey and I are sitting on one of the large plaid floor pillows in the graphic novel corner.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner




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