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collation

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as in tea

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Recent Examples of collation Because of that, the IR team can then be liberated from data collation and can shift its focus entirely to strategic analysis, personalized investor engagement and robust crisis preparedness. — Michelle Wu, Forbes.com, 3 Feb. 2026 At the same time, many companies still operate using a patchwork of small group expertise, spreadsheets, and fragmented databases requiring manual collation. — Kriti Sharma, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026 The solution plugs into manufacturers’ existing systems to automate collection and collation of the quality, compliance and governance data required to secure certifications and regulatory approvals. — David Prosser, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 The version of the law that passed Thursday — with support from the outgoing collation government of the SPD, Greens and FDP parties — had been watered down from the original version proposed by German culture minister Claudia Roth. — Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for collation

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Noun

Other benefits in that tier include a complimentary minibar setup, complimentary afternoon tea served in the stateroom, and a deluxe canapé selection on formal nights.

— Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026
Beginning in 1989, oil and acrylic paints gave way to olive oil, henna, tea, spices, and coffee, while animal glue, mud, and leather also shaped the group’s posters, paintings, and mixed-media assemblages.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of tea

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With an average of 55 tostadas coming out of this kitchen every dinner service, that’s around 4 lbs.

— Beth Rankin, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
Prosecutors say the former labor and delivery nurse planned the killings and contrived to get her husband out of the house by sending him to pick up medicine for one of their children and dinner for the family.

— Michael Casey, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of dinner

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Since 1911, the event has brought together Italian and German volunteers who lovingly make meatballs and ravioli, and families and friends who sit at rows of long tables to enjoy the homemade supper.

— Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Aug. 2026
The crab can do it all – serve as a beach dinner or part of the holiday supper.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of supper

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Here, a breakfast buffet to beat all other buffets is available, with plenty of fruit, a serious pastry section and a daily changing South Asian offering such as Sri Lankan hoppers or Maldivian tuna curry.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
On Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, Leon’s was open with Alitawi and staff serving a dinner buffet.

— Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of buffet

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And strangers become friends through their weekly creative writing workshop and daily lunch service.

— Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Its footprint has grown more than 40% in each of the past four years, just as Mediterranean bowls have become a fast-casual lunch staple.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of lunch

Noun

In short, grouse enjoy a full grocery store and a veritable smorgasbord of foods in September, October and November.

— Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Debt markets have already been struggling to swallow the smorgasbord of bond issuance from the likes of Nvidia, SpaceX and Amazon in recent weeks.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 July 2026

Definition of smorgasbord

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Nonprofits will debut their tools at the capstone AI and philanthropy luncheon on Friday at the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova, according to the release.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
The event is part of a monthly luncheon discussion series hosted by nonprofit San Diego Rescue Mission’s president and CEO, Donnie Dee.

— Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of luncheon

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