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quotations

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a passage referred to, repeated, or offered as an example the beautiful autumn day brought to mind this quotation from Thoreau: "So live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each"

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Recent Examples of quotations There followed a war of quotations. — Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026 That’s one of the le Carré quotations, which is literal and metaphorical. — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026 Students occupied the building and hung banners with mocking quotations from Horkheimer. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 Half of them could be subject to quotations in half-penny increments and the other half would remain a control group at full penny increments. — Lydia Beyoud, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026 The daily quotations from Urner Barry, a market reporting company, serve as a benchmark for the egg industry, shaping what retailers pay for eggs nationwide, according to the suit. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Further, the Palantir website does offer quotations from Wendy’s, Tyson’s, General Mills, and other companies touting its effectiveness. — Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 Co-commissioned by the Pacific Symphony, the 32-minute instrumental piece combines music, panoramic visual imagery and a live narration of quotations from America’s past. — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 Generic Conventions of Genre Generic conventions refer to indicators such as phrases, themes, quotations, or explanations that enable individuals to identify a certain genre. — Tham Thi Nguyen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026

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quotes

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Compare several quotes from providers and read the full contract before signing to avoid hidden fees or exclusions.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026
After renting Lawson's pool, Meghan Clopton got quotes for building one in her own backyard.

— Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 3 July 2026

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