compare notes
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Southern Californians compare notes on their favorite cherry dishes.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
Each person can experience the same story differently, and can compare notes with friends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
Users compare notes on how long their fleet of virtual interns can work without making a mistake.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
Culture critic Mary McNamara, staff writer Yvonne Villarreal and television editor Maira Garcia compare notes on the end of one of the most discussed, if not beloved, reboots in television history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2025
"It's good because then we could compare notes, that's why. That's why when scientists do experiments, they do them lots of times—to compare the results."
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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