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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New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors.—
Luisa Calle,
Billboard,
13 June 2025 -
Israel’s Defense Forces say the Iron Dome is a compilation of several features: the technology itself, the machinery used to intercept incoming rockets, the soldiers who operate the system and the commanders who supervise the network.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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Now Goggins and Wood — who played doomed lovers Rick and Chelsea on the HBO anthology hit — seemed ready to clear up any such gossip as awards season gets underway.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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Each story in the anthology film is presented as an article written for the titular fictional publication’s final issue following the death of their owner and founder.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
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