in print
Idioms-
In printed or published form, as in You can find this information in print . This usage dates from the late 1400s, almost from the time of the first printing press.
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Offered for sale by a publisher, as in The library has a list of all the books in print . The antonym for this usage is out of print , describing material no longer offered for sale by a publisher, as in Most of his books are out of print . [Late 1800s]
Example Sentences
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Although the concept of flavored yogurts has existed for millennia across the diaspora, raita is believed to have first appeared in print around the 19th century.
From Salon
Yet the definitions that ultimately appeared in print did not always reflect the system Godlove had carefully devised; staff attrition, lost revisions and production pressures disrupted years of meticulous work.
Having previously worked in print and marketing for decades, Paton said she had got to a point where she fancied a change.
From BBC
When Tansy saw herself called handsome in print, her hand stole up to her back hair.
From Literature
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“RIP Annabel Schofield — an old friend and a truly gifted, beautiful British actress and top model whose career in print, television and film took her from the UK to Hollywood,” British TV producer, journalist and entertainment personality Sean Borg wrote Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times
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