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textbook

[tekst-book] / ˈtɛkstˌbʊk /


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The seventh song, Yeah, is a textbook example of tension and release in pop music - that strips the idea down to its most elemental form.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

My middle-school civics textbook barely dedicated a paragraph to this 1801 war between the U.S and a group of North African states, which has been described as “America’s first war on terrorism.”

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

The stock has fallen by 31% from its all-time intraday high of $225.64, officially sinking it past the 20% threshold that defines a textbook bear market.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

Using Bayer's textbook comparison, imagine learning medicine from an introductory text and then encountering a rare disease that closely resembles a common condition.

From Science Daily Jun. 11, 2026

His textbook was first printed in 1472 and went through more than two hundred editions.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

Throughout college, packs of instant ramen and cup noodles provided sustenance for long nights spent with the textbooks.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

The “standard” anatomy shown in textbooks is therefore best understood not as a universal blueprint, but as a simplified reference point within a wide biological range.

From Science Daily Jun. 21, 2026

He wears pressure garments through Ahmedabad's heat and struggles to turn the pages of textbooks.

From BBC Jun. 7, 2026

Finance textbooks teach you about confirmation bias and expected value.

From MarketWatch May 12, 2026

“I see your textbooks have had a rough day.”

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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