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encore

[ahng-kawr, -kohr, ahn-] / ˈɑŋ kɔr, -koʊr, ˈɑn- /


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In an age when far too many politicians serve past their sell-by date, a leader who knows when to take a bow and go out with an encore is rare.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

At the Troubadour, where she’ll follow Tuesday’s sold-out concert with an encore appearance Friday night, Spiro describes singing as a life calling.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Whether or not a Warner deal adds value, it’s hard to spot a weakness other than what management can do for an encore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

He joined Arcade Fire after one of its original members quit in the middle of an encore following a fight with the lead singer — Butler’s older brother, Win Butler.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Kerr gave an encore performance of “Spagoni the Toreador” for oldtimes’ sake, but the greatest applause of the evening went to James, who composed a song he performed for the occasion:

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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