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I’ve always wondered why I’ve fixated on this detail of Trump’s personal canon.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Memoir is challenging for many reasons, with the decision of how much intricate detail of one’s life and work to include at the top of that list.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
The justice secretary added he could not go into detail on the case because it would "undermine the discussions that we're having with the Iranians".
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
After three tours of duty in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, he went back to Afghanistan as a contractor on the security detail for a U.S. ambassador.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
During the rest of the drive home, I described in detail my Cat Fantastic findings proving my theory, and then the printer making them sizzle up in smoke.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing detail
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 3
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