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button

[buht-n] / ˈbʌt n /
NOUN
fastener
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False AI ads of Farage and Bailey seen by BBC News also often displayed a fake "play" button to suggest they were a video that could be played by clicking on it.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Walker often plays professional women forced to button down their emotions more than occasionally, in part because the struggle not to cry is considered more powerful, and interesting to watch, than the tears themselves.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s very fitness-oriented—the AI-generated daily summary makes activity recommendations based on your metrics and offers a big workout “COMMIT” button as motivation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“It’s not only targeting bad dealers but sending a message to the entire industry: button up,” Josh Scharff, general counsel of Brady United, told me.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Miss Buckner pressed the button marked B. The elevator descended with a loud hum, clicking at each passing floor.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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