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chord

[kawrd] / kɔrd /




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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

“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

When sharps and flats are used, remember that the alteration is always from the scale of the chord root, not from the key signature.

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




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