as in compilation
a collection of writings
in the library I discovered a three-volume collectanea containing all of the author's known writings
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The streamer’s compilation has been saved over 9,000 times in the first six days following the film’s release.—
Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
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Our compilation of incidents is far from complete.—
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The series has been renewed for another installment, officially moving into anthology territory as the second season will be unrelated to the first.—
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Doherty previously won the 2025 Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie, and is coming off a Critics Choice Awards win for best supporting actress in a limited series or movie made for television.—
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“Collectanea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collectanea. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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