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An online and open briefing to further explain the glossary and the next steps is set for July 15.
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Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
5 June 2026
Conservatives had criticized the ADL for including Kirk's organization in a glossary on extremism.
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Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
See The Athletic’s fantasy baseball glossary.
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Derek Vanriper,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
There’s a brief history of butter; a guide on how to make your own; a glossary on types; a case for butter sculpting as a new hobby.
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The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
5 June 2026
Conservatives had criticized the ADL for including Kirk's organization in a glossary on extremism.
—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
See The Athletic’s fantasy baseball glossary.
—
Derek Vanriper,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
There’s a brief history of butter; a guide on how to make your own; a glossary on types; a case for butter sculpting as a new hobby.
—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Glossary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glossary. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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