almanac
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Sporadic dialogue, like a wedding speech and a game show segment, is intended to represent an almanac of data, submitted by paying members of the public, that creates “the definition” of humanity.
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2024
The catalogs are listed in alphabetical order and none are produced by the venerable almanac, which was founded in 1792.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 28, 2023
Although neither almanac will share the details of its formula, both are open about what goes into their predictions.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 10, 2023
It’s a lot easier to type “when is the next full moon” into Google than to whip out a dusty almanac or follow Instagram influencers that make learning about your natal chart fun.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
His pale hands shook, and the almanac he held looked like a puppet dancing without strings.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
They read popular almanacs, and learned and admired the intricacies of orreries—mechanical models of the celestial sphere—that they flocked to view at numerous colleges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
Both almanacs claim authority from the long heritage of the formulas they use.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 10, 2023
Astrology endured only in the publication of monthly or annual almanacs.
From National Geographic ● Aug. 24, 2023
Those who need some calming reading at this point in time should consider The Old Farmer’s Almanac — which informs the Beltway that the brand new 2023 almanacs are “shipping now.”
From Washington Times ● May 1, 2023
The next morning Cora asked for the almanacs.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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