walking encyclopedia
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Other economists describe him as a walking encyclopedia and the Pelé of central banking, referring to the Brazilian soccer legend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
She is a walking encyclopedia of great performances and buried, esoteric moments in both media.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2025
In a business fixated on hits, Mr. Stein was a walking encyclopedia of 20th-century pop, and more.
From New York Times ● Apr. 2, 2023
He was a walking encyclopedia of Husky history.
From Seattle Times ● May 20, 2022
They’re a walking encyclopedia when it comes to pop culture, quoting the lines from their favorite movies verbatim or reciting every lyric from the latest rap CD.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
