phrase

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I want to return to one phrase from the IRS’ requirements for being designated as a tax-exempt nonprofit: “fostering national or international amateur sports competition.”

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

In the 20 years before that, the phrase was used just 37 times.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

In the legal battle now before the court, the key disputed phrase is “subject to the jurisdiction.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The Egyptian phrase “he who keeps alive” translates as “sculptor.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

A motif is a short musical idea — shorter than a phrase — that occurs often in a piece of music.

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