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authors

American  
[aw-therz] / ˈɔ θərz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. a card game for two or more persons that is played with a 52-card pack, the object being to take the largest number of tricks consisting of four cards of the same denomination.


Etymology

Origin of authors

1865–70, plural of author

Example Sentences

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Literary authors often declare that they write first and foremost for themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal

The event will feature authors, poets, artists and podcasters across panels, book signings, cooking demonstrations and screenings.

From Los Angeles Times

The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH or other funders.

From Science Daily

Another reported that the authors of the paper “are employed by AHIP.”

From MarketWatch

However, the authors note that climate models already allow for the possibility that the rate of warming could increase over time.

From Science Daily