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chord

[kawrd] / kɔrd /




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With a beveled chord progression and a haunting repetition of the name, it became perhaps her most requested song, and was covered by many, including the White Stripes, Candi Staton, Reba McEntire and Olivia Newton-John.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

Appealing to a client’s concern for their spouse or partner can also strike a chord.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Their moves have struck a chord with many in Italy -- whose population is the oldest in the European Union.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

Anger over the exams—and a sense that the economy doesn’t offer enough economic opportunity—is striking a chord across India.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The following chord progression is in the key of G major.

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




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