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encore

[ahng-kawr, -kohr, ahn-] / ˈɑŋ kɔr, -koʊr, ˈɑn- /


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Whether or not a Warner deal adds value, it’s hard to spot a weakness other than what management can do for an encore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Then I groaned some more and while I didn’t need an encore, I left the theater humming.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

He joined Arcade Fire after one of its original members quit in the middle of an encore following a fight with the lead singer — Butler’s older brother, Win Butler.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

That song opened Friday night's encore, which dwelt largely on their 90s material, including Let Down - a deep cut that's had a new lease of life on TikTok - and the epic Paranoid Android.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

There was thunderous laughter and applause from the majority of the audience, who called for an encore.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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