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button

[buht-n] / ˈbʌt n /
NOUN
fastener
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Instead of the large-studio presence, this year’s festival offered an intriguing mix of provocative films from around the globe, featuring hot button issues, occasional movie stars and artistic flourishes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Accessorizing the lock box was a button with bold white lettering screaming at me to “PUSH FOR ASSISTANCE.”

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Prosecutors said the victim pressed his cell’s emergency call button, which turned on a green light outside his door and sent a series of pings to notify the guard on duty in the living area.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

He compared autonomy to the development of Microsoft Word -- concentrating on swarms was like obsessing over the button that makes text italic, instead of the whole programme.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

As Flabby Tabby sat there, chewing his final treat with a stupid expression on his face, I pressed the button, closed my eyes against the green flash, and...

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth




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