prism
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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
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
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
Over time, Reggie would become both a lightning rod and a prism through which people in the community, prosecutors, legislators, and others around the country would view themselves and their own behavior.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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Vocabulary lists containing prism
Geometry - Introductory
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The ACT Math Test: Geometry, List 2
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Geometry - Middle School
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