precis

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A précis of Elmer’s early life in Maine is run through by members of the eight-person cast in the bouncy, no-nonsense manner of a graphic novel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2025

He segued into a précis of his political life, starting when he was a 29-year-old senator.

From Slate • Mar. 8, 2024

The movie gives a moving précis of their work-life collaboration before addressing the decisions Jones made in the aftermath of Zane’s death.

From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2021

It made you précis in a really creative way.

From The Guardian • May 22, 2020

The following is a précis of a letter of Rose to Tomline which is among the Pretyman MSS.:

From William Pitt and the Great War by Rose, John Holland