passages

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Here we find early drafts of passages that would later appear in his published work, as well as ideas for various other projects, some pursued and some abandoned.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Photos showed a pickup basketball game with pink and blue jerseys, a heart-shaped white cake and a Bible in which guests were invited to highlight favorite passages for the pair’s first child.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

He told reporter Norah O’Donnell that she “should be ashamed” for airing those claims, even as the questions focused on passages describing political grievances and alleged targeting of administration officials.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

The New York Times cut ties with a freelance book critic who admitted that an A.I. editing tool had regurgitated passages from a Guardian article into his draft.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

NOTE: Outside of the instrument's practical range, it may be a strain for even a very good player to play long or tricky passages.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones