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compilation

[kom-puh-ley-shuhn] / ˌkɒm pəˈleɪ ʃən /


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As well as hosting stages at the Notting Hill Carnival for Radio 1, Nelson also released the compilation albums Pure Grooves and INCredible Sound Of Trevor Nelson.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

Russia launched 8,150 long-range drones in May, according to a compilation of daily air force reports, up to 24 percent on the number fired in April.

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

"We analyzed a compilation of thermal history models in function of plate-tectonic models for the Tethys Ocean evolution, as well as deep-time precipitation and mantle-convection models."

From Science Daily May 18, 2026

The video is a compilation of clips of charismatic Christian prophet Kim Clement, spliced together from 2007 appearances in California and Arizona.

From Salon Apr. 4, 2026

Fans thronged into the Uptown Theater in Pasadena to see The Life of Seabiscuit, a compilation of the horse’s newsreel footage.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

Robbins expects the Chipmunks to appear on feeds almost like influencers, with clips and compilations of the trio reacting to cultural moments or singing their take on classic songs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Wain didn’t design this film to fit into clip-farmed compilations on TikTok or even one-minute clips on YouTube.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

We bought compilations of the greatest matchups, watched The Ultimate Fighter, developed strong opinions on fighters, rankings, and preferred techniques.

From Slate Jun. 14, 2026

Indeed, the platform is a hot spot for fan-created Snoopy content, from memes featuring the puffer jacket to compilations of his most relatable moments.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 23, 2025

As scholars became aware of this process they began to publish books which were compilations of errors which had once been learned errors but could now be dismissed as nonsense.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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