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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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Now many of the same ideological pipelines are shaping the discourse around Iran.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Credit where credit is due, though, he’s already made a mark on the political discourse that will have the staying power of a jagged scar.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

He laments the absence of such discourse in the Villages; people either don't talk politics, he says, or only discuss it with those they know well or are certain to share their views.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

That’s why “Mormon Stories” emphasizes lived experiences over scholarly discourse, even if it’s less titillating than reality television content.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

“Ah, let us end this vain discourse and let silence speak instead,” Hamlet said, kissing me one last time.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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