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• I couldn't find the word in the dictionary.
• The definition of 'serendipity' in the dictionary is quite detailed.
• You can look up irregular verbs in a good dictionary.
• Is there an example sentence for this word in the dictionary?
• Many new tech-related words are now included in the online dictionary.
• The etymology provided in the dictionary traces the word back to Old French.
• He discovered that the word was not listed in the pocket dictionary.
• Finding the exact meaning in a bilingual dictionary can sometimes be tricky.
• For formal writing, always confirm spellings in a reliable dictionary.
• The word's pronunciation guide is clearly marked in the dictionary.