as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
the school's science curriculum suffers from a serious lack of up-to-date texts
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The problem emerged after the launch last year of Grok Imagine, an AI image generator that allows users to create videos and pictures by typing in text prompts.
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Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Each gift contained a prophecy about the identity and destiny of the newborn, while the names and kingdoms of origin of Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar, documented in ancient texts such as the Liber Pontificalis, reinforce the universality of the tribute.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The one that quite possibly tipped the scales were the texts Phelps exchanged about team owner Richard Childress with O’Donnell and NASCAR executive vice president Brian Herbst.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Couldn’t be more excited to see this sacred text find new fans.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
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Terminal agitation—a possible symptom of impending death, according to my doula handbook.—
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Lindsay Lohan is taking notes from the Millennial It girl handbook for her latest manicure appointment.—
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The role of the smartphone in all of this is a textbook illustration of the concept of moral hazard, or a setup that makes damaging behavior all but inevitable.—
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Two school districts in the Phoenix area are using a textbook that outwardly appears identical — but contains divergent lessons on recent history.—
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This solid menstrual cup features a simple-to-understand manual with detailed guidance and visual instructions and a long stem design that is perfect for positioning, grabbing and removing.—
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As with any kitchen appliance, any lingering questions regarding proper cleaning can be answered within the manufacturer's manual that comes with the item.—
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For many decades, dictionaries were bestsellers and seen as the authority on the English language.—
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But his dictionary, with its conclusiveness, was a huge publishing success.—
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“Text.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/text. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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