chord
Example Sentences
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"I think it's really struck a chord with how people are feeling in the world right now - the world is in quite a stressy place," Rigden said.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Her friend was speaking of moving into her own house and "doing really well", recalled Rachel, and while she was proud of her, the stark contrast between them struck a chord.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
He says, “Well, I listened to El DeBarge, ‘Time Will Reveal’ — whatever that diminished C chord is — and that’s where that inspiration came from.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
She’s not starting on just a D-flat-major chord.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
I wonder if it was Mrs. Harker’s presence which had touched some chord in his memory.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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