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a part taken from a longer work
he'll read an excerpt from the novel at the book signing
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Recent Examples of excerpts
Prosecuting attorney Paul Namie read emotional excerpts from letters written by both the fiancée and children of Lipscomb, whose ages now range from 23 years of age to 2.
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Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The following excerpts from their conversation are lightly edited for clarity.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Carolyn Brown, the orchestra’s principal flutist, will perform excerpts and participate in the Q&A session.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2026
The transcript of that exchange has not been publicly released, though Wolf referenced excerpts in court Tuesday.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
These are edited excerpts from the conversation, which includes many spoilers.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The Gala will feature excerpts from Clooney’s multi-Oscar-winning body of work as an actor, director, producer, and humanitarian — with appearances by actors, friends, and colleagues, and the award presentation.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
Shown in excerpts at Cannes, all five films are now in post-production and bid fair to hit festivals later this year.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
According to Entertainment Weekly, the package that was shared across the network's various sites featured interview excerpts and clips of Fox’s work through the years.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The following excerpts from their conversation are lightly edited for clarity.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Carolyn Brown, the orchestra’s principal flutist, will perform excerpts and participate in the Q&A session.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2026
The transcript of that exchange has not been publicly released, though Wolf referenced excerpts in court Tuesday.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
These are edited excerpts from the conversation, which includes many spoilers.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The Gala will feature excerpts from Clooney’s multi-Oscar-winning body of work as an actor, director, producer, and humanitarian — with appearances by actors, friends, and colleagues, and the award presentation.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
Shown in excerpts at Cannes, all five films are now in post-production and bid fair to hit festivals later this year.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
According to Entertainment Weekly, the package that was shared across the network's various sites featured interview excerpts and clips of Fox’s work through the years.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excerpts
Noun
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The series retains its fondness for rapid-fire, near-impenetrable finance jargon and for ostentatious literary quotations—the product, we’re meant to assume, of the characters’ otherwise wasted Oxbridge educations.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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That’s one of the le Carré quotations, which is literal and metaphorical.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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Marly introduced a new collection of extracts in September 2025.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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One dollop of the sorbet-like formula melts into skin, breaking down full-coverage makeup with zero aggressive rubbing, while a blend of five cica extracts helps soothe and comfort sensitive skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Like athletes, musicians train to master the impossibilities of decades past, to move faster, negotiate acrobatic passages with ease, reel off complex rhythms, and produce once exotic timbres.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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Eastertide Adult Forum discusses navigating difficult conversations about judgment, hope, money, religion, and politics through lens of faith by examining and reflecting on passages from the Gospel of Matthew.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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That, among countless other stats, clips and testimonials, is how good Pavia was leading Clark Lea’s team and running Tim Beck’s offense.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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These clips, Ko noted, are not simple homages but narrative threads planted early in the story.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Since August 2024, more than 160 noise citations have been issued in downtown, according to Beard.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, 13 eateries received citations for health code violations including blackish mold-like growth in the facility, raw ducks improperly thawed and having a moth inside a container of rice.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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