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button

[buht-n] / ˈbʌt n /
NOUN
fastener
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Instead of the large-studio presence, this year’s festival offered an intriguing mix of provocative films from around the globe, featuring hot button issues, occasional movie stars and artistic flourishes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Prosecutors said the victim pressed his cell’s emergency call button, which turned on a green light outside his door and sent a series of pings to notify the guard on duty in the living area.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

He compared autonomy to the development of Microsoft Word -- concentrating on swarms was like obsessing over the button that makes text italic, instead of the whole programme.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

"There needs to be greater clarity on alternative sources of fuel to the Middle East before the public feels convinced to hit the buy button for their summer holiday."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

But Danny’s mind felt like this one time he was on a carousel and the kid manning the controls got distracted and pressed the wrong button.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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