parlance
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In the parlance of traditional genres, Andre’s 31-minute record would probably be shelved in the “Novelty” section.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
In wrestling parlance, a “receipt” refers to retribution for a perceived slight or unnecessary use of physical force during a match.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
That’s Wall Street parlance for $100, the “par” value of many bonds.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
In breeder parlance, miniature can apply to any pig under 300 pounds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
They came to see him as something new under the sun, what in modern parlance might be termed a rowing “geek.”
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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Just Mercy
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The Boys in the Boat
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