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Discover LudwigThe phrase "galley proof" is correct and can be used in written English.
It refers to the printed version of a manuscript or document that is used for proofreading and editing before the final version is published. Example: "The author carefully reviewed the galley proof of her novel for any remaining typos or formatting errors before sending it off to the publisher."
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galley proof
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A trial page or proof of continuous text that has not been divided into pages.
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Shak[e]spe[a]re-Bacon's Cipher, Galley Proof.
Whitman, W. Shak[e]spe[a]re-Bacon's cipher, galley proof.
The biggest decision belongs to Cashman, who is reading a galley proof, not the final version.
One of the economizing measures is to skip the galley proof stage, going from manuscript directly to page proof.
WHEN John Gregory Dunne died of a heart attack at 71 in December, this novel was in galley proof.
They also do what Eleanor Gould did, and to this day when they finish working on a galley proof they say that it has been "Goulded".
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Galley proofs have been available.
"Manuscript, galley proofs, revised proofs, blue lines.
Research materials, manuscripts, and galley proofs.
Galley proofs of "On Bailes' Strand".
Mr. Rechy said he panicked when the galley proofs arrived.
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