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chord

[kawrd] / kɔrd /




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Watts said that her video "clearly struck a chord with people" - including therapists posting comments about coping mechanisms - and that she wanted to help others deal with climate anxiety.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

In a room full of fans, the song struck an emotional chord with many of the listeners.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 15, 2026

“Some of the dialogue struck a chord with me. It was Buddhism and psychology. ‘Without wisdom, there is no gain.’

From Salon May 31, 2026

He strikes every chord like a virtuoso, and he’s going to be a major player in the movies.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

If the third of the chord is the lowest note, the chord is in first inversion.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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