phenomenon
Example Sentences
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This phenomenon arises from a counterintuitive property of gravity, where systems bound by gravity become hotter as they lose energy rather than cooling down.
From Science Daily
“I’m Glad My Mom Died” was a bona fide phenomenon.
From Los Angeles Times
And yet, this phenomenon still makes jaws drop and eyes bug out of heads.
From Salon
This sensitivity contributes to what scientists call the "Uncanny Valley," a phenomenon where robots appear unsettling rather than lifelike.
From Science Daily
For plenty of programs, it’s an entirely new phenomenon.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
