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as in paperback
a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction
I bought another new book yesterday, and I can't wait to read it
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as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals
older people in these parts still tend to call a magazine a book
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as in scoop
information not generally available to the public
what's the book on the new company president?
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as in to move
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to leave a place often for another
I'm running late, so I've got to book
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Recent Examples of book
© Adri Montes, Hazlitt, 11 Jan. 2026
Following the hit Crave/HBO Max series adaptation of Rachel Reid‘s Game Changer novels, the author is releasing the seventh book in her hockey romance, Unrivaled, on September 29 of this year.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 8 Nov. 2025
Buzzard will be booked at a Santa Barbara County jail with bail set at $100,000, officials said.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
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Her debut poetry collection is forthcoming with House of Anansi in April 2027 and her book of co-translated poems JAWS by Xitlalitl Rodríguez Mendoza is forthcoming with Cardboard House Press in April 2026.
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Rod Wave was booked into Fulton County Jail following his arrest, Fox 5 Atlanta reported, and as of Saturday morning remained in custody.
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Both books were instant New York Times bestsellers; the latter is set to make its paperback debut on June 30, 2026.—
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At under seven ounces and smaller than a paperback book, portability is another strong suit.—
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After earning his undergraduate degree from Moody Bible Institute, Ben began working as an elder at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, Ark.—
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One fan told Rife to carry salt, a lighter, a Bible and a crucifix at all times.—
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The actor-filmmaker, his wife Amal and their kids Alexander and Ella were recently granted citizenship in France, per a naturalization decree obtained by the French newspaper Journal officiel and viewed by PEOPLE.—
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Daniel also has and continues to be involved in podcasting at the newspaper.—
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The jumpsuit has a scoop neck and a criss-cross back with adjustable straps to naturally lift.—
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The tea jar and scoop are cleaned and presented for close viewing.—
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Council members asked questions about rerouting bus traffic through the site, whether the construction jobs would pay prevailing wages, the amount of public open space available within the project, and the percentage of apartments reserved for low-income tenants.—
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In part to brace for that volatility, Pritzker has ordered agencies to reserve up to 4% of their general funds in the current $55 billion budget and worked with lawmakers to create a special fund to backstop programs hit by federal cuts.—
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Enrollment Though still growing overall, state economists reported in early January that K-12 enrollment numbers were nearly 42,500 lower than predicted, with signs of continuing downward trends moving forward.—
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Researchers at the University of Manchester, led by Professor Thomas Anthopoulos, have successfully stabilized perovskite solar cells, which could help move the low-cost technology into the global mass market.—
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Best of all, the vegan-leather hardcover is spill-resistant, keeping your notes safe.—
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Inside its hardcover, though, it's smartly designed for modern planning.—
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The new study was published in the journal Science on January 8.—
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New research from the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), published in the journal Sleep Advances, found that poor sleep may shorten life expectancy more than other lifestyle factors like diet, exercise and loneliness.—
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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