phenomenon
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This phenomenon was particularly evident last primary, when Bass initially trailed developer Rick Caruso in the mayoral race, but as more ballots came in, Bass continued to gain a lead.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
In this case, they became visible through a phenomenon known as airglow in the mesosphere.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
Among them is the disposition effect, a behavioral investing phenomenon that causes people to sell their winners too early and hold on to losers for too long.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Its I2SM motor uses induction—the same phenomenon that allows you to wirelessly charge a cellphone—to supply electricity to the rotor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The rings are seen by looking down on the lens from above, and the phenomenon is related to the way a thin layer of oil on water produces a swirling pattern of colours.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
Vocabulary lists containing phenomenon
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
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