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aphorism

[af-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈæf əˌrɪz əm /


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The echoing aphorism is apparently nowhere truer than in cavernous Olympic hockey ice arenas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

I would rather look to Winston Churchill’s aphorism, that America can be counted on doing the right thing—after having done everything else.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

I have another aphorism, this one related to automobiles, to keep in mind when planning your retirement: “Objects in the mirror may be closer than they appear.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026

There’s another old aphorism about wealth, credited to the burlesque star and actress, Sophie Tucker.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

He shared his latest aphorism: “Don’t let go too soon, but don’t hang on too long.”

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom




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