phrases

Example Sentences

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Dixon's fast-paced rhymes helped the songs stand out on the radio, and she became known for phrases such as "We're coming back strong", "M-I-S-T-double-E-Q", "Away we go" and "Enter!"

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Children often learn the order of the planets in our Solar System using quirky memory phrases like "My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nachos."

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

The additional billboard phrases echo those coined during Ono and Lennon’s creation of the conceptual country of “Nutopia,” which championed peace, love and unity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Its analysis suggests current hallmarks include overreliance on phrases such as “rather than” and “essential for.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Each of these four phrases begins with one or two pickup notes.

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