compare notes
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Southern Californians compare notes on their favorite cherry dishes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Workers may be texting or emailing colleagues to compare notes or answer a question raised by a boss—to say nothing of personal issues that may need attention.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025
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
Prof Masterson asked to be put in touch with surgeons in the UK to compare notes.
From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025
“Late last year. Flew to France to compare notes, share ideas, that sort of thing.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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