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archival

[ahr-kahy-vuhl] / ɑrˈkaɪ vəl /


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The colors are a little over-saturated, but people who are used to watching archival rock ‘n’ roll clips won’t be phased.

From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026

Wright said, put simply, none of the other pubs possessed the archaeological evidence, archival references or scientific data "to actually back up the claims".

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

They also studied historical records, technical reports, correspondence, and other archival documents to reconstruct the reactor's capabilities and determine what would have been required for it to work.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

The Criterion Collection package also includes Kubrick’s three short films, archival interviews, and several documentaries about the director—including the revealing one made by Vivian Kubrick, who followed her dad around as he filmed “The Shining.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Sierra reached the thick metal door that led to the archival basement and turned the handle ever so gently.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older


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