discourse
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But so much of American public discourse, over the last decade or so, has involved refusing to “observe the observable,” in Joan Didion’s famous phrase.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
Much of the indie studio’s success comes from its ability to foster and engage with internet discourse, as evidenced by the recent Zendaya/Robert Pattinson film “The Drama.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Yet, inside Russia, there are signs of a growing public discourse on whether it is time to end the war.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
“What I think is a little bit misleading about this K-shaped discourse is it’s not new,” Hsu said.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Appreciating the treelike nature of a text can also help you understand one of the few devices available in nontechnical prose to visually mark the structure of discourse: the paragraph break.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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Othello
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Grade 11, List 3
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