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as in archive
a place where books, periodicals, and records are kept for use but not for sale
I went to the library to do some research for my report
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as in collection
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure
a confirmed cineast with an impressive library of classic movies on DVD
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She’s also subjected to attacks by a small but mighty group of protesters who want to censor the books and programming at the library.
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
This new position will have to meet the Arizona Department of Education's standards for career literacy and technology, as well as the national school library standards.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Netflix has a deal with Sesame Workshop for global streaming rights to current-season episodes, as well as some library content.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
The library is at 17110 Bernardo Center Drive.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
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These unobstructed views provide a backdrop for the living room, kitchen and primary suite in a home that has been cherished by the Clark family for many years, according to public records and news archives.—
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The exhibition displays 12 works by Vasconcelos — including major existing installations and new site-specific pieces — together with 33 creations by Garavani, selected from the archive and curated by Pamela Golbin.—
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Many of Le Bop’s items come in solid colors, which are excellent for capsule wardrobe pieces, but one standout in the collection is this cheetah-print cardigan.—
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Even Vladimir Nabokov organized the butterfly collection at the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology, though that’s an example of work that’s even more ethereal than poetry.—
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“Library.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/library. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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