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  • plural of essay.
  • present tense form of essay (3rd person singular).
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essays





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The justices have been writing essays about the problem for a decade while the seizures continue.

From Slate Jul. 28, 2026

Even if you did not like the political observations of some of those magazines, essays, critiques, poetry or whatever was in ther, these are feelings from the people, and they’re protected under the First Amendment.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

We've all been there: putting off certain tasks then being left with essays up to the wire, loads of messages unread and that bedroom sort-out that just never happens.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

The first, “My Body,” dropped in 2021 and was a bestselling collection of essays exploring gender, power dynamics, sexuality and the commodification of female beauty in the modeling and entertainment industries.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

Fifth grade will probably post “Summer Vacation” essays.

From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes



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