rhymes
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What follows are flights of wordplay, jokes, tragedies and rhymes “meant to be spoken aloud, as a form of conjuring back.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
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
Though the state of California has never taken on a role quite like this before, the idea rhymes with other policies at both the state and federal level.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
One subplot heavily relies on children’s nursery rhymes and playing them backwards to find hidden messages embedded in their melodies.
From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2026
“And two rhymes this time! Penny old girl, you have outdone yourself.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
