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phenomenon

[fi-nom-uh-non, -nuhn] / fɪˈnɒm əˌnɒn, -nən /


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So, the career-killing telework phenomenon Grede warned us about in her memoir doesn’t seem to have as much of a negative labor market impact for moms as the media would have us believe.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

I say I want “an insight into why Dr. Becky is a cultural phenomenon and has been since the early days of the pandemic.”

From Slate • May 10, 2026

The crisis comes with Asia bracing for a possible return of the El Nino weather phenomenon, which brings worldwide changes in winds, air pressure, and rainfall patterns.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Grogu, who is the same unnamed species as Yoda, has become a pop culture phenomenon through internet memes, merchandise and social media.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

They’ll think it’s a little too coincidental that this would be a naturally occurring phenomenon, even though it was my own family legends that brought me to this work.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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