as in to collect
to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list
compiled the best short stories ever written into one fat book
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Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
The gap between what major brands charge in California compared to their unbranded competitors is 25 cents per gallon higher than the gap in other states, according to data compiled by the state Division of Petroleum Market Oversight.
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Jerry McNerney,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
In 1948, Vogue published its 658-page Book of Etiquette, compiled by editor Millicent Fenwick, featuring how-tos, dos and don’ts, and the proper politesse for a remarkably varied set of scenarios.
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Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Researchers recently visualized a set of images across a spectrum of red, white, and blue hues compiled by the Chandra X-ray Observatory as well as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
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Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
The gap between what major brands charge in California compared to their unbranded competitors is 25 cents per gallon higher than the gap in other states, according to data compiled by the state Division of Petroleum Market Oversight.
—
Jerry McNerney,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
In 1948, Vogue published its 658-page Book of Etiquette, compiled by editor Millicent Fenwick, featuring how-tos, dos and don’ts, and the proper politesse for a remarkably varied set of scenarios.
—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Researchers recently visualized a set of images across a spectrum of red, white, and blue hues compiled by the Chandra X-ray Observatory as well as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
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The satellite is equipped with three multiwavelength telescopes that are able to collect data in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray and gamma-ray light.
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Charlotte Big Anime opened its doors to a massive crowd of attendees Saturday at the Charlotte Convention Center in uptown Charlotte, giving people a chance to connect with fellow cosplayers, collect art and enjoy a multitude of panels.
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