author

[aw-ther] / ˈɔ θər /

NOUN

composer of written work

Synonyms

STRONGEST

biographer columnist composer creator journalist poet producer reporter writer

STRONG

essayist ghost ghostwriter originator playwright scribbler scribe wordsmith

WEAK

ink slinger prose writer scripter word slinger work-for-hire

VERB

to write computer programs

Synonyms

STRONGEST

code program write

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“More bands should go head to head with the halftime show and not in a political way,” said one rival network executive not authorized to comment publicly.

From Los Angeles Times

The source spoke to The Times on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to discuss the case.

From Los Angeles Times

The company also authorized an additional $1 billion in share repurchases.

From The Wall Street Journal

Michael is the author of a book, "The Gift of Valor," about the life and death of Corporal Jason Dunham, the first Marine to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War.

From The Wall Street Journal

Arrows and a compass rose surrounded the title and the author’s name.

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