Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A Gipsy; a Romany.
- noun An abbreviation [cap. or lowercase] of Roman
- noun of Romance (languages).
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun (computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed
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Examples
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Also notice that the new trend in rom-coms is to introduce each scene with a different popular song.
VIVA LAS GAYGAS 2008
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Why do you think this scene has become such a cliché in rom-com?
Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » Interview: Billy Mernit, Part 2 2008
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The Eagle Valley Humane Society has been gracious enough to provide a free spay/neuter program for those who are in financial need but now, they are getting a moderate increase in the number of phone calls rom pet owners who simply cannot pay for their emergency pet care.
Vail Daily - Top Stories Sheila Fitzpatrick, DVM Eagle, CO Colorado letters 2010
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Both Bullock and Reynolds have starred in rom-coms which have worked, and those that haven’t.
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In recent years, the romantic comedies that have distinguished themselves have attempted such different approaches that they can barely be called rom-coms at all.
Jonathan Kim: ReThink Review: No Strings Attached -- Is the Romantic Comedy Dead? Jonathan Kim 2011
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In recent years, the romantic comedies that have distinguished themselves have attempted such different approaches that they can barely be called rom-coms at all.
Jonathan Kim: ReThink Review: No Strings Attached -- Is the Romantic Comedy Dead? Jonathan Kim 2011
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It is played with four sticks of equal length, called romálaka and inscribed with certain marks to indicate their value.
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-- He say he keep beaucoup des chiens -- many dogs for the hont -- he sail be vot dey call rom customer
Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities Robert Smith Surtees 1833
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When the program is downloaded you will need the Pokemon Gold or Silver rom, which is a GB or GBC file.
WN.com - Articles related to Nintendo, Google develop web search game 2010
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When the program is downloaded you will need the Pokemon Gold or Silver rom, which is a GB or GBC file.
WN.com - Articles related to Nintendo, Google develop web search game 2010
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Starrett explains that range of motion, or ROM, is how your joints and limbs move through their available space, while mobility is being able to express those ranges with control to accomplish tasks.
Our 'Movement Hallway' Naturally Narrows With Age. But These Simple Mobility Strategies Can Help Maintain It Cathy Nelson 2023
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