phraseology

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Daniel’s description of player traits are digestible and entertaining, whether it’s his own phraseology or the language he learned after more than two decades in the business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Former England captain Alan Shearer pointed to some of the phraseology that has come into the football lexicon around handball as he called for change.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

What if the different “officer” phraseology in the Constitution had different meanings?’”

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2024

“As Michelle points out, she’s 86, you know, and sometimes trying to get the right phraseology when we’re talking about issues, Michelle is like, ‘That’s like her trying to learn Spanish,’” he said.

From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2022

That romantic phraseology came from Robert R. Wilson, whose preference for solitude sprang from his childhood on the Wyoming range.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik