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  • plural of book.
  • present tense form of book (3rd person singular).
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books



NOUN
ledger
Synonyms


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The biggest, Lockheed Martin, is unable to cope with surging global demand, and its order books for Patriot PAC-3 and Thaad interceptors last well into the 2030s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

He estimated that could lead to a $5 billion write-down, or a reduction in the value of those chips on Nvidia’s books.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026

The group questioned how the disputed books could have passed through a selection process involving expert committees, price negotiations and several levels of review.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

I like to grab about four or five books and flop on the couch and read.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

“That’s great! I knew I saw something special in you. I’ve had this concert on the books ever since that day. Did you draft a rider?”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith


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