chord
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While he didn’t have any updates for her, the conversation with Jessica apparently struck a chord, and he asked a homicide detective named Anthony Stafford to review Cynthia’s case.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
Her friend was speaking of moving into her own house and "doing really well", recalled Rachel, and while she was proud of her, the stark contrast between them struck a chord.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
She’s not starting on just a D-flat-major chord.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
So the quiet act of solidarity by an ordinary father standing by his daughter has struck a chord online, drawing millions of views and widespread praise.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
I strum the E minor chord, softer than the rest of the song.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing chord
"The Weary Blues" by Langston Hughes
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The ACT Math Test: Geometry, List 1
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Music - Introductory
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