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phenomenon

[fi-nom-uh-non, -nuhn] / fɪˈnɒm əˌnɒn, -nən /


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The stagnant condition of the labor market is so unusual that economists have even coined a phrase to describe it: “low-hire and low-fire,” a new phenomenon that emerged less than two years ago.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 11, 2026

The mockumentary-style sitcom has become a global phenomenon, inspiring multiple international adaptations and influencing an entire generation of comedy.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

Arian Campo-Flores reports for the Journal on a wondrous and rare phenomenon occurring in the Sunshine State.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

In this situation, a phenomenon called Anderson's orthogonality catastrophe takes over.

From Science Daily • Jul. 9, 2026

The kemmer phenomenon fascinates all of us Investigators, of course.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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