Lucy Maud Montgomery
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History of Companion
You may be a companion to someone without eating with that person, but etymologically you are sharing a meal with them. The word companion ultimately comes from the Latin com- (“with”) and panis (“bread, food”). The ingestible aspect of this word is reminiscent of symposium, which may be traced to the Greek word sympinein, meaning “to drink together.” But just as you may be a companion to someone without eating, you may also attend a symposium without drinking.
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
The film shows how the hubris of human scientists unleashed a virus into the world that made apes more intelligent.
Andy Serkis stars as Caesar, the first of the monkeys to truly evolve and eventually become a leader of the apes while still feeling connected to his human companions.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Throughout his journey, Dougie learns to embrace his fears and use his newfound talent to aid his animal companions in their battle against the unscrupulous animal food company Kingcorps, save the city from chaos, and embrace his destiny.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 May 2024
Vazquez-Gongora and his teenage companion ran from the scene, but were located nearby by police and arrested.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024
Cauliflower This is another brassica to avoid when seeking out companion plants for your tomatoes.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
When the flight landed in Maine, MacDonald and his companion were removed from the aircraft and arrested by local officials, United Airlines said in a statement at the time.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 1 May 2024
The waiting room has been so crowded that patients' companions were asked to stay in their cars or drop people off to free up space, Gavin said.
—Marissa Parra, NBC News, 30 Apr. 2024
For instance, the black hole, called Gaia BH3, and its companion are traveling within the galaxy in the opposite direction of how stars typically orbit in the Milky Way.
—Will Dunham, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Apr. 2024
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 June 2023
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“Companion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/companion. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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