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phrase
noun as in group of words; way of speaking
Example Sentences
The catchy phrase and its accompanying dance has gripped classrooms across the UK, much to the bafflement and annoyance of some parents and teachers.
In a note to clients, Eurasia Group analysts noted that Takaichi used the phrase “situation threatening Japan’s survival,” which would allow the prime minister to deploy military in self-defense.
Worth noting: the phrase isn’t reserved for the Oval Office.
He adds that odd phrasing, unnatural emotional delivery, and lyrics that feel generic or repetitive can also be clues.
That phrase separates Americans of today most decisively from the distant 18th-century world.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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