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discourse

[dis-kawrs, -kohrs, dis-kawrs, -kohrs, dis-kawrs, -kohrs] / ˈdɪs kɔrs, -koʊrs, dɪsˈkɔrs, -ˈkoʊrs, dɪsˈkɔrs, -ˈkoʊrs /




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Maron’s been the king of anxious discourse for decades.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“What I think is a little bit misleading about this K-shaped discourse is it’s not new,” Hsu said.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

But this did not mean that any new space for political discourse was allowed.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Many aren’t even old enough to vote, yet they still organize movements and engage in civic discourse on a massive scale.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

But they were shut out, listening at a door to words not meant for them: ill-mannered children or stupid servants overhearing the elusive discourse of their elders, and wondering how it would affect their lot.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien




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