dimension

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I wish the Christian observance of Lent had the communal dimension Ramadan has, with the breaking of the Muslim fast almost always done together at the mosque, at home or in restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Previously known more for attacking the rim than for shooting from outside, Jaquez showcased a different dimension.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Iranian strikes on cargo ships and on Oman’s biggest port have ratcheted up concerns about the global shipping business, adding another economic dimension to the conflict beyond higher energy prices.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Attacks on fuel depots and water desalination plants also has added a new dimension to the conflict, and one that is likely to see hostilities extended well into the spring and possibly summer months.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

In a two-dimensional universe, curved through a third dimension, there is no center—at least not on the surface of the sphere.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan