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chord

[kawrd] / kɔrd /




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“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

He had a good feeling that Marvel’s “Wonder Man” would strike a chord with audiences.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

While he didn’t have any updates for her, the conversation with Jessica apparently struck a chord, and he asked a homicide detective named Anthony Stafford to review Cynthia’s case.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Imagine how frustrating it would be to end that tune without singing the last note or playing the final chord.

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




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