phrasing

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Her vocal stacks and counter-melodies are full of intricate detail; and her phrasing is exquisite, even on the jazz numbers where lesser pop singers would come unstuck.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The phrasing is so concrete it feels almost documentary: something hidden becomes visible; something held still begins to move.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

That middle-of-the-road phrasing is a result of the rising perils of wading into hot-button issues in recent years.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

The Proofread tool kicks in a few seconds after you finish each sentence, with pop-up suggestions to tighten phrasing, simplify language and correct spelling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

He had me put in the Mabel Mercer tape and then enlightened me about her meticulous phrasing.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides