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phenomenon

[fi-nom-uh-non, -nuhn] / fɪˈnɒm əˌnɒn, -nən /


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Maybe it’s a Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon thing, when you think of something so much you start seeing it everywhere, or the algorithm.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2023

Cold and numb hands and feet can be a warning sign of Raynaud's Phenomenon, circulatory issues and diabetes.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2023

“Observing unidentified objects over U.S. airspace, particularly over sensitive areas of the country, is not new,” Mr. Rubio said, referring to the Pentagon’s disclosure of hundreds of so-called Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon sightings in recent years.

From Washington Times • Feb. 14, 2023

Roma’s history — is revered in Rome for staying with his hometown team throughout his entire quarter-century career, including his days as The Golden Child, The Phenomenon, The Captain and The Legend.

From New York Times • Nov. 7, 2022

But it only took a few more Katherines for him to look back nostalgically upon The Great One as the perfect spokesperson for the Katherine Phenomenon.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green




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