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• plural of author.
• present tense form of author (3rd person singular).

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.

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Etymology

Origin of authors

1865–70, plural of author

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Example Sentences

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authors

Meanwhile, potassium intake remains "far below optimal levels in both developed and developing nations," according to the authors.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

The report authors say there are limitations to the data with both boards at the end of the range serving small island populations, where a few prescriptions can make a big difference to prescribing rates.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

The ratio works, according to the study’s authors, because gold and platinum react to different factors.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026

The film producer was intent on attacking Ashley Judd, the actress, activist and humanitarian who is one of the authors of this piece, saying she had “mental issues.”

From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026

“Any authors of color on your reading list?”

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez

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