phenomenon
Example Sentences
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The crisis comes with Asia bracing for a possible return of the El Nino weather phenomenon, which brings worldwide changes in winds, air pressure, and rainfall patterns.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Here’s the name for an economic phenomenon that consumers are going to be hearing a lot more in the coming weeks and months:
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
“Those who ignore this phenomenon will be left in the dust,” he said.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
As a yearslong wearer of an Apple Watch and an Oura, I understand the phenomenon firsthand.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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
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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