phenomenon
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He described a phenomenon that he called "motorsport inflation", adding that he is "amazed" by the number of people able to race with the current costs.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Now, this phenomenon appears to be spreading to Britain, too.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The 2026 festival celebrates 25 years of music and art, having evolved into a massive global cultural phenomenon.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
“It’s this twin phenomenon of early claiming — ‘Hurry up and give me my money’ — and then very slowly spending it.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
“So this is where the future bestselling and global phenomenon The Wicked Wizard War gets written. Where’s the book cover?”
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
Vocabulary lists containing phenomenon
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
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