précis

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A précis of Elmer’s early life in Maine is run through by members of the eight-person cast in the bouncy, no-nonsense manner of a graphic novel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2025

It made you précis in a really creative way.

From The Guardian • May 22, 2020

A zippy 1967 film by Jacques Tati, “Playtime,” has a scene that serves as a clean précis for “Figure It Out’s” credo.

From Washington Post • May 11, 2020

This would be a lot even for two acts, and at just under 30 minutes the play feels like the précis for a full-length work rather than a self-contained effort.

From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2017

Mutual waves of the trumpets served as replies to the questions, and then, after taking a moment to muster his French, Sir Gervaise continued— "J'espère voir Monsieur le Contre-Amiral à dîner, à cinq heures, précis."

From The Two Admirals by Cooper, James Fenimore