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encyclopedia

[en-sahy-kluh-pee-dee-uh] / ɛnˌsaɪ kləˈpi di ə /


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He hasn’t decided what should replace the photos of Walt Disney and the Marvel encyclopedia his predecessor, Bob Iger, used as decor in the sixth-floor CEO office on the company’s Burbank, Calif., lot.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 27, 2026

Did everyone routinely use the encyclopedia, or read the Steinbeck novel, or listen attentively to Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony?

From Salon Apr. 19, 2026

In his words: "They showed us a whole encyclopedia of movement and positioning in football."

From BBC Apr. 15, 2026

Halliday: Getting to watch her was truly a privilege because she is so knowledgeable, she is an encyclopedia when it comes to this world and when it comes to Gilead and these characters.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 8, 2026

Gilly shoved and pushed and tugged the heavy chair to a place opposite the red encyclopedia.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson

Physical encyclopedias and textbooks were rendered virtually useless.

From Salon May 30, 2026

Samantha said Max has watched all of Sir David's documentaries and owns more animal encyclopedias than she can keep track of.

From BBC May 7, 2026

The chatbots also appeared conflicted about what role to play, shifting between acting like medical encyclopedias, life coaches and supportive friends.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 20, 2025

He reminded the audience that the history of encyclopedias has always involved conflict with different types of power.

From Slate Oct. 22, 2025

He kicked the backs of his sneakers against the tall stack of ancient encyclopedias he was sitting on.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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