The Dictionary of American Regional English was originally published by the Harvard University Press in six paper volumes (1985-2013, still in print) and then in an online edition (launched in 2013) with ongoing revisions and updates.
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| Annual subscription | Perpetual subscription* | |
| Academic Libraries: | ||
| Up to 3,000 FTE: | $310 | $1,640 |
| 3,001–10,000 FTE: | $720 | $3,280 |
| 10,001–20,000 FTE: | $985 | $4,935 |
| Above 20,000 FTE: | $1,440 | $6,575 |
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| Up to 50,000 users: | $310 | $1,640 |
| 50,001–300,000 users: | $720 | $3,280 |
| 300,001–1 million users: | $985 | $4,935 |
| Above 1 million users: | $1,440 | $6,575 |
| Secondary schools: | $250 |
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