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as in archive
a place where books, periodicals, and records are kept for use but not for sale
I went to the library to do some research for my report
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as in collection
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure
a confirmed cineast with an impressive library of classic movies on DVD
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The second strategic element involved allowing potential subscribers to sample the platform’s vast content library before making a commitment.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
The exhibit and related library programs are free and open to the public.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Groups are affected in all 50 states Among the thousands of groups affected by the sudden cessation of funds are state humanities councils, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, educators and media outlets in all 50 states.
—Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 3 Apr. 2025
Bell Media will fold its programming into Sphere Abacus library in the wake of the deal, meaning that catalog swells to about 5,500 hours.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
The exhibit and related library programs are free and open to the public.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Groups are affected in all 50 states Among the thousands of groups affected by the sudden cessation of funds are state humanities councils, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, educators and media outlets in all 50 states.
—Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 3 Apr. 2025
Bell Media will fold its programming into Sphere Abacus library in the wake of the deal, meaning that catalog swells to about 5,500 hours.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Library.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/library. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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