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scholarly

[skol-er-lee] / ˈskɒl ər li /


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He wrote the foreword for the scholarly book “California Grizzly” and from his Montana home keeps an eye on the well-being of his home state’s precariously small colony of grizzlies.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Young told the court about his chaotic upbringing and his recent scholarly pursuits.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

As usual, Mr. Crutchfield took a scholarly approach, examining historical documents to determine what bel canto might have sounded like during that stay.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

The long-suffering younger Forster described his father, in an understatement, as having “a tendency toward self-love, pride, and a certain scholarly vanity.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

A group of nobles sat and debated scholarly issues.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis




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