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scenes



NOUN
part of a dramatic performance
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




Example Sentences

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A senior administration official said there were laughs and some knowing eye rolls about the presentation behind the scenes, knowing how obsessed Trump was with the Nobel Prize.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s an admirable acknowledgement of those behind the scenes, slotting film reels into the Dryden’s 75-year-old projectors, summoning shimmering worlds before our eyes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Residents who spoke to AFP described scenes of terror during the earthquake, with many saying the area was no longer safe enough to call home.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Behind the scenes, though, the pressure to work with Flock has been ratcheting up from other council offices and community groups.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Jason saw a dozen more scenes like this from Nico’s point of view....And they left him stunned, unable to move or speak.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan



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