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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 one-time fees collected from developers help pay for infrastructure like new roads, water and sewer utilities, schools, parks, libraries and emergency services.
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Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
Our communities already struggle with access to unaffordable housing, crippling congestion, unhealthy air, overcrowded schools, and a lack of public services like parks and libraries.
—Peggy Lemons, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
The network agreed to donate $15 million to Trump’s presidential library and issue a statement of regret as part of the settlement.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
The new accommodation also includes a library and an event space called the Parlour, which is home to yet another balcony that overlooks the courtyard and a stack of vinyl records.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
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Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
Our communities already struggle with access to unaffordable housing, crippling congestion, unhealthy air, overcrowded schools, and a lack of public services like parks and libraries.
—Peggy Lemons, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
The network agreed to donate $15 million to Trump’s presidential library and issue a statement of regret as part of the settlement.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
The new accommodation also includes a library and an event space called the Parlour, which is home to yet another balcony that overlooks the courtyard and a stack of vinyl records.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
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Airstream Stepping into the central functional heart of the trailer, the kitchen looks fairly simple and classic but is said to be inspired by a 1939 mobile kitchen concept Wright never completed, pulled from the Foundation's archives.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
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Take a look at photos from The Star’s archive to see how in the 50 years since that first march, the Pride parade and festival in Kansas City has grown to be one of the largest annual events in the city.—
Monty Davis,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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The singer-songwriter returns to the summit not with a brand new release, but with a collection that’s already been out for months — and which has previously spent time running the show.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Wilson has expanded Caitlin Clark’s signature basketball collection in year two of its landmark deal with the Indiana Fever star.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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“Library.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/library. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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