edification
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And, perhaps most importantly, why do we, as a culture, continually stand in the way of our own edification, removing the possibility to understand each other better under the guise of progress?
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
For my edification, Nicolson allowed the Bentley to gather some sideways slide as we were coming through Turn 2.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
You might have expected technology billionaires to be well-informed about the world; someone like Musk could, if he chose, easily maintain a large research department for his personal edification.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 5, 2023
Both Martin and his daughter have been bulwarks against a rising tide of benightedness, so personal education and edification have felt like a fitting tribute.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 18, 2023
In the Corps barbershops, the heads of the entire base were handcrafted for the edification of visiting generals and inspection teams.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
Vocabulary lists containing edification
To Kill a Mockingbird
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 12–15
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Grade 12, List 2
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