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prism

[priz-uhm] / ˈprɪz əm /


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“If you’re still looking at us through the prism of left and right, you’re going to be mystified,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

In her view, every decision on energy policy should be judged through the prism of whether it reduces prices.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

This structure consists of closely spaced parallel strips that interact with light similarly to a prism.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The L.A.-based Iraqi painter Ali Eyal, who left his home country in 2017, experienced the fires through the prism of his tumultuous youth.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Claire had always seemed to see the palette of her brain, had been able to sort the colors through a prism so she could understand how Maya felt without Maya having to say a word.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway




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