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[aw-ther] / ˈɔ θər /


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to write computer programs
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But then Austin Beutner — the author of Proposition 28 — learned of the measure and stepped forward with concerns.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Though “One Man In” strives for drama, its greatest rewards may not be what the author intended.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

"The discussion of stroke recovery really starts with the idea that stroke is not just a vascular event, but also a disorder of timing," said Hablitz, lead author of the new study.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

“I will continue working with fire survivors to aid in their recovery and author legislation to address the needs of disaster survivors throughout California,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

One author has not hesitated to reach the obvious conclusion that a dastardly conspiracy must have been at work.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

The authors didn’t model the effect of single payer’s elimination of most cost-sharing, citing a 2017 paper to claim that “underinsured individuals use healthcare services at 86% of the rate of adequately insured individuals.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

The authors are also painfully aware that most audiences have less of an appetite for reading, period.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Orelien claimed this week his style was based on Haitian and Caribbean traditions, telling Liberation newspaper the software was "used to the French literary tradition and classical authors".

From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026

They experienced an initial full-quarter earnings decline of 13% that would be comparable in scale “with graduating into a large recession,” the authors wrote.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

I read every novel by every single one of Halliday’s favorite authors.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

Former High Court justice Simon Moore, who authored the report, was the sole member of the inquiry.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Susan Spence, chair of the ISM manufacturing business survey, who authored the report, said in an interview that she’s “starting to see warning signs” that customers are not spending money on orders.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

"Her grandfather was a Pentecostal preacher, and she grew up singing in that church, and always spoke very clearly about her faith," Hubbs, who authored the book "Rednecks, Queers, and Country Music," told AFP.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

Weber Pierson also previously authored Senate Bill 958, another bill that will help the arena, that is awaiting a vote in the Assembly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

As assistant editorial page editor of The Emory Wheel, he authored scores of commentaries.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

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

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

Capriglione has emerged as the chamber’s leading voice on technology-related bills, including chairing the Innovation and Technology Caucus and authoring the Data Privacy and Security Act of 2023.

From Salon ● Jul. 26, 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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