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[ek-oh] / ˈɛk oʊ /




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In the 14th to 16th centuries, a synonym for “to redeem” was “to again-buy,” often spelled agen-bye — a direct echo of the Latin redimere, to buy again.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

Alongside his hallmark invention, Casher helped develop, invent and popularize the Ecco-Fonic, a compact tape echo system, the Fender Electronic Echo Chamber and the Roland Guitar Synthesizer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

Those reasons echo concerns expressed by the other governors who have granted mass clemencies to people under death sentences.

From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2026

"When you're in there, your version of the truth becomes the truth, and nobody can tell you otherwise. You're in your own echo chamber."

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

My yips echo through the trees, bounce off the rocks, sending my howl all over the forest.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

The story of one little boy who was diagnosed with cancer shows the far-reaching consequences of a craze that has clear echoes today.

From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2026

The decline of Ocon's time with Haas has echoes of previous experiences.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

Singer’s warning echoes fellow hedge-fund manager Ken Griffin’s comments last month about the AI boom bearing all the hallmarks of a speculative bubble.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

The dispute echoes a growing pattern in consensus-based global negotiations, where oil-producing countries are accused of frustrating efforts to tackle fossil fuels, plastic trash and other environmental harm.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

Ben’s echoes in my mind: You only fail if you stop trying.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

KeyBanc analyst Christopher Carril, in a note on Sunday, echoed those remarks.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026

The ad was recorded in Hodges’s living room, showing the two men seated side-by-side, in a show of comity that echoed a bygone era.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

The sectarian division in Belfast is the result of a long and specific history, but watching “Blue Lights,” it’s easy enough to see the standoffs echoed in political tensions around the world.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

His comments echoed early statements to CNN over the weekend when he said it was "highly unlikely" fighting would resume.

From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026

As Barry watched Nell disappear, her words echoed through his mind.

From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis

A 2015 Ofsted report suggested that Key Stage 3 may be "wasted years", echoing the view at the time that pupils aged 11-14 lacked a clear motivation to work hard.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

"We are devastated," Cecilio said, echoing the sentiment of the dozens of families affected by one of Europe's deadliest train disasters this century.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

At a local Caribbean cafe, complete with pastel floral tiles, plastic-covered couches, and the trills of guitar from “Pa’ Que Retozen” echoing through maxed-out speakers, he explains how it all began.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Its experimentalist score by Iannis Xenakis, full of echoing rappings, tappings and pluckings, inspired Balanchine to equally experimental lengths.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

She rumbled at me contentedly from somewhere deep and echoing inside her, and then explored my hair and face with the tip of her trunk—her way of saying hello.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo


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