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epicenter

[ep-uh-sen-ter] / ˈɛp əˌsɛn tər /


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While L.A. has become the epicenter of VHS collecting in the country, the most notable gathering for enthusiasts, VHS Fest, takes place every summer at the Mahoning Drive-in Theater in Lehighton, Pa.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Each has been at the very epicenter of democratic attempts to access the constitutional tools demanded by this moment.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

Suddenly, Lanier was at the epicenter of a broad public debate about social media and how people stay connected—or are disconnected—on platforms offering nearly endless content curated by algorithms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The epicenter was located near Mandalay, the country's second-largest city.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

A good five minutes must have passed before I felt strong enough to reach up and touch the pain’s epicenter on my right temple.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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