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phenomenon

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


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This is because the book treats reincarnation not as an ambiguous phenomenon but an empirical fact.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Although it’s established itself as a cultural phenomenon, “Euphoria” fought strong critical winds this season, as its Rotten Tomatoes score indicates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The research centers on a phenomenon known as near-field radiative heat transfer.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Index managers are likely trying to deal with the phenomenon of huge companies that have stayed private for a long time, which have become very valuable.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

I tried to trace it back to the original poster but eventually gave up—Space Boy had become an international phenomenon.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




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