phenomenon

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Is the administration not aware of this phenomenon?

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

They’re a crazy phenomenon with plenty of uses—some legitimate, many illegal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Some are mentally soothed by repeating specific words or phrases, a phenomenon known as echolalia, which can be misinterpreted by someone unfamiliar with the trait as mocking or uncooperative.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"There is a dramatic change in the lattice when you shine light on it, a unique phenomenon that you don't see with silicon or gallium arsenide," Leite said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

NOTE: Although standing waves are harder to get in water, the phenomenon does apparently happen very rarely in lakes, resulting in freak disasters.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones