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Recent Examples of handbill
Its only adornment was a framed picture of Mazen, the same one that had been on the handbills.
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Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
An ordinance prohibiting the distribution of handbills or solicitation on private property before sunrise or after sunset — or 7 p.m., whichever is later.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
That means a Kamala Harris T-Shirt or a Donald Trump MAGA cap is allowed when someone is voting in a polling place, but distributing handbills for a candidate isn’t.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 19 Oct. 2024
Unapproved pamphlets, fliers, handbills, etc. Weapons of any kind.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024
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Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
An ordinance prohibiting the distribution of handbills or solicitation on private property before sunrise or after sunset — or 7 p.m., whichever is later.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
That means a Kamala Harris T-Shirt or a Donald Trump MAGA cap is allowed when someone is voting in a polling place, but distributing handbills for a candidate isn’t.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 19 Oct. 2024
Unapproved pamphlets, fliers, handbills, etc. Weapons of any kind.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbill
Noun
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Then, in 1958, a Massachusetts senator with his sights on the White House published a pamphlet calling for a change to the nation's laws.—
Mo Rocca
July 6,
CBS News,
6 July 2025
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Zoo visitors can get botanical tour pamphlets near the ticket booth or online, which are filled with colorful pictures and plant facts.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Known for bold, vibrant patterns and quality craftsmanship, Vera Bradley’s bags are perfect for students, frequent flyers, office commuters, and everyday errand runners.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Aug. 2025
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This edition includes the Standard Edition release, as well as a Steelbook, mini marquees, magnet, poster, lenticular card, arcade flyers, and arcade cabinet cards.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The anti-Kim leaflets that defectors and activists often send into the North, which drives the Kim regime crazy, are now viewed by the authorities in Seoul as akin to a hostile act whose rewards aren’t worth the trouble.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
31 July 2025
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Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, jeers South's peace moves South Korea shut down anti-North propaganda broadcasts, leaflets South Korea's liberal President Lee Jae Myung was elected after her predecessor was expelled for declaring marital law.—
Jack Kim,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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Radically Simplify Recruitment & Marketing The vast machinery of admissions – glossy brochures, armies of recruiters crisscrossing the country, sophisticated enrollment management systems – consumes enormous resources with questionable ROI.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The brochures are not written from the point of view of a sales pitch for using his services.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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The journal remained half-finished and forgotten, gathering dust on my desk, until the next booklet caught my eye.—
Michelle Han,
Refinery29,
21 July 2025
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Film Forum will replicate that at screenings, with all audience members receiving a limited edition glossy facsimile of the original booklet.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The disclosure comes as the Euphoria star faces intense scrutiny over her recent American Eagle advertisement, which has sparked accusations of racist messaging and drawn defense from White House Communications Director Steven Cheung.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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An American Eagle advertisement campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney has ignited a fiery debate, drawing reactions from social media users, celebrities and even the White House.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Up until 1994, the U.S. Naval Observatory routinely issued special circulars in advance of major solar eclipses.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
3 June 2025
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Distribution of these free circulars ended with Fred's retirement from NASA.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
3 June 2025
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“Handbill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbill. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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