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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
For nearly half-a-century, until he retired last month, Howard Silverblatt was the walking, talking encyclopedia of the S&P 500.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
I think an encyclopedia reflects a worldview, or aims to.
From Slate • Nov. 17, 2025
He wanted to read the encyclopedia that badly.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street
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