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  • present tense form of book (3rd person singular).
  • plural of book.
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books



NOUN
ledger
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The passing of the two leaders into China's history books marks a definitive end to the breakneck reforms of the 1990s and early 2000s, with an emphasis on private entrepreneurship and wealth creation.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

In March, Maas announced on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast that the two new books were on their way, ending a five-year drought since the fifth installment, “A Court of Silver Flames.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Saint-Exupéry’s books were banned by the Vichy regime, and “The Little Prince” was only published in France posthumously.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Davis has since backtracked, insisting the claims were bluster and were created by a ghostwriter to sell books.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

All six books were there, so it was Tarboxes for sure.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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