chord

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The freedom of full-time travel often seems to strike a chord with people who feel hemmed in by jobs and mortgages, family commitments and responsibilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

So the quiet act of solidarity by an ordinary father standing by his daughter has struck a chord online, drawing millions of views and widespread praise.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Veloso had grown up in São Paulo, a far cry from the Pacific Northwest, but the script struck a chord with the cinematographer, who first worked with Bentley on 2021’s “Jockey.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

For Daphne du Maurier, Fowey struck a chord.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

To decide what position a chord is in, move the notes to make a stack of thirds and identify the root.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones