as in summaries
a shortened version of a written work
this bowdlerization of "Moby Dick" simply eliminates all the chapters on whaling and cetology
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Speaking of data, the system can also sync with an Apple Watch to display session summaries that include statistics like duration, shot count and calories burned.
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Although the court livestreams the audio of oral arguments, that’s not the case for the summaries the justices give of their opinions.
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One of football betting’s favourite abbreviations and the concept is refreshingly uncomplicated.
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Look for the following abbreviations in plant catalogs and on labels when selecting varieties.
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For the first time with its Expedition and Navigator launches, suppliers and employees from engineering, manufacturing and supply chain were all in the same room to observe parts and do reviews on vehicles before production started.
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The official critic reviews for the film have been considerably more negative, with the film averaging 59 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
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The poll surveyed 3,000 adults nationwide through a combination of telephone interviews and online surveys delivered by text message.
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Seroprevalence surveys, which screen blood for antibodies that mark a past infection, suggest the true burden is far larger.
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“Bowdlerizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowdlerizations. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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