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Where does the word bond come from, and what can we learn from its history?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
He's graced our screens for almost 40 years, but has never said a word - until now.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
And now a word of warning: Your disagreement with your wife over when to retire may be a symptom of a deeper problem.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
Opening-night audiences gave it a C+ on CinemaScore, a grade that typically points to weak word of mouth and steep drops in the weeks that follow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
Still without a word, she halted in front of another door and opened it with a key.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
"I stand by the manager's words," said the centre-back.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Davis offered no words of contrition ahead of the sentence being handed down, vowing only to appeal the guilty finding.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
This is the latest in a series on the origin and history of financial words.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
When you’re performing other people’s words, you’re worried about doing that as well as possible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
I’ve learned silence sometimes speaks more than words.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Their strongly worded statement tells you everything you need to know about how upset they are.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
She responded with a sweetly worded request for $60.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
For many it’s a deal breaker—I’m paraphrasing from more strongly worded protests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
The way the current agreement is worded, either side can walk away easily.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026
I worded the article for Matt after discussing it with Bando, and made it sound very convincing without giving myself up.
From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
The wording of these disclaimers was all over the map.
From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2026
Opponents say the proposition’s vague wording could result in vital services being excluded from the list of program expenses permitted in the 90% of revenues, prompting clinics to cut programs to avoid financial penalties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The wording of the request can make it sound less transactional if it is focused on the couple’s future together, Meier said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Anindya uses several chatbots to find information -- and to help her use effective wording when applying for jobs.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Mrs. Brook says I need to practice wording on group projects so this will be perfect.
From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine
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Common Core Grades 7–8, List 3
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Common Core Grades 9–10, List 3
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Common Core Grade 6, List 6
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