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Moreover, as the author points out, handwritten manuscripts had been unique and variable, while the printing press produced standardized copies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
"It also included independent and expert-led metadata analysis of drafts written by the author."
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
The study's conclusions were based on independently generated scientific data, with the author retaining responsibility for interpreting the evidence and deciding which explanation was best supported.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026
Another book reportedly attributes the ancient Tamil poem Madurai Kanchi to an incorrect author.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
British author Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, called it “the most terrible August in the history of the world.”
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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Fan fiction is where many future authors learn their craft and where readers disover new writers.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026
The authors have called for a "tick box" to enable staff to access records which confirms they have legitimate reason to do so.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
The authors point out that an uncertain tax and policy environment, poor infrastructure and high trade barriers “made chip fabrication an unattractive proposition in India.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
The authors of the study, “Retirement Security in 2026,” said Americans, like you, want policymakers to pay greater attention to the issue.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
“But I wonder if any of these scholars and authors grew up here, like you, Son.”
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
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French authored it: “I heard UT graduation this year looked like this,” he wrote.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026
Texas while inserting provocative advice on child emancipation that the real organization says it never authored or authorized.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
Some of those officers were informed by a special guidebook, the Tradecraft Manual, authored by Coles in 1995.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
My dad authored five books on esoteric subjects such as the theory of elasticity, but he was a clear and graceful writer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
By 1959 she had authored one report, coauthored seven more, including one with Max Faget, and, like Mary Jackson, been promoted to engineer.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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His career accomplishments include founding the National Museum of African American History and Culture and authoring numerous books, including one on the NMAAHC's creation.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
In addition to authoring cookbooks “Boards: Stylish Spreads for Casual Gatherings” and “Food Gifts: 150+ Irresistible Recipes for Crafting Personalized Presents,” she hosted “The Walk-In” podcast and worked as a food stylist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026
The artists credited with creating Franklin and authoring his books did not respond to requests from the BBC for comment.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025
He led the major leagues in batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage in 2025, all while authoring his fourth 50-homer campaign.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
To be sure, men and women have long been authoring their own content, beginning with drawings on cave walls up through Gutenberg and the typewriter.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
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