discourse
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He could have been more civil in the discourse with the pope but . . . he’s Donald.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
The law states that internet platforms “offer a forum for a true diversity of political discourse, unique opportunities for cultural development, and myriad avenues for intellectual activity.”
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
The demonstrations "reshaped national discourse", noted Ahmed, by focusing the conversation on the need for reforms.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
“We’re going to need to update the discourse and see him not only as this towering moral figure but as a flawed man,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
That is, there is no item in an outline, no branch of a tree, no unit of discourse that consistently corresponds to a block of text delimited by a blank line or an indentation.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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Grade 11, List 3
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