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prism

[priz-uhm] / ˈprɪz əm /


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

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

And yet his career should not be judged through the prism of these failures.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Bond traders mostly agree that the Fed sees the current situation through that prism: An ounce of prevention now is worth a pound of cure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Much of EU policymaking is now being viewed through the prism of sovereignty.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

It’s more like a prism than a line.

From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine




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