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East German fans who were caught with Biermann’s music on bootleg cassette tapes or handbills of his verse could be arrested and locked away for years.
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Christopher F. Schuetze, New York Times, 7 July 2023
To find their man (records indicate ornamental hermits were invariably men, writes Campbell), landowners placed advertisements in local newspapers or handbills.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2023
The start-up’s mission is printing and distributing handbills for businesses on the Las Vegas Strip.
—Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2020
The two began amassing their archive, not only recording interviews with prominent and not-so-prominent black artists and performers, but also accumulating play scripts, handbills, photographs and other materials.
—Neil Genzlinger, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2020
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Christopher F. Schuetze, New York Times, 7 July 2023
To find their man (records indicate ornamental hermits were invariably men, writes Campbell), landowners placed advertisements in local newspapers or handbills.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2023
The start-up’s mission is printing and distributing handbills for businesses on the Las Vegas Strip.
—Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2020
The two began amassing their archive, not only recording interviews with prominent and not-so-prominent black artists and performers, but also accumulating play scripts, handbills, photographs and other materials.
—Neil Genzlinger, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2020
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On the contrary, within its pages, Hersey beautifully delineates through the use of vintage hymns, prayer books, and abolitionist pamphlets, that rest is a birthright and a necessity and an anecdote for a tired world.Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
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Among those who acknowledge Elwood’s existence, some see potential — like Elwood’s teacher, Mr. Hill (Jimmie Fails), who gives the boy a pamphlet for Melvin Griggs College, as well as a record of Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches — while others are determined to limit it.Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2024
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The travel industry entered the loyalty game when United Airlines and American Airlines pioneered frequent flyer programs in the 1970s and 1980s.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Political campaigns are increasingly turning to text messaging for communication, surpassing the more traditional yard signs, phone calls or flyers.Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Such balloons often carry rice, essential medicine and leaflets critical of leader Kim Jong Un's regime.David Brennan, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Israel’s military on Saturday dropped leaflets in southern Gaza showing Mr. Sinwar dead, blood running down his forehead.Adam Schreck and Samy Magdy, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2024
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Mezrich wrote brochures for a nonprofit while doggedly cranking out 40-odd pages a day on the side.Simon van Zuylen-Wood, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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The extensive Enchant brochure read like a cruise-ship itinerary, with countless fun things to do every hour on the hour, all day long.Debbi Kickham, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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More Than a Meal The digital recipe booklet titled Your Holiday Feast, Perfectly Paired, is more than recipes.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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The other side: While no organized opposition campaign exists, written comments against the measure in Denver's ballot booklet say the measure is unnecessary and redundant, arguing all city agencies should address human rights and community concerns.Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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She is prominently featured on zoo merchandise and has appeared in cosmetics, bakery and clothing advertisements.Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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But issues started to arise for Schenke in June after Tippecanoe County Board of Elections officials requested him to appear at a June meeting to discuss a complaint regarding whether the political disclaimers for an advertisement on Schenke's motorhome were sufficiently obvious.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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These circulars are useful when planning, especially for doorbusters.Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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Kate's meeting on Sept. 24 was listed in the court circular — the official rundown of duties the royal family undertakes — which is published in U.K. newspapers including The Times.Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Handbill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbill. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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