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Along the way, as Troup told author Michael Wallis in the book “Route 66: The Mother Road,” Cynthia came up with a phrase she thought was songworthy.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
These struggle sessions, to borrow a phrase, lead students to learn less—particularly students for whom math does not come naturally—and persuade them they’re bad at it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Since being taken by surprise leads to out-of-control feelings and defiance, Dr. Becky suggests using the phrase Totally up to you and making a visual schedule.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
Ask Rio Ferdinand about the phrase ‘golden generation’ and he will tell you it was “stupid”.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
I’ve caught him out with this slip of the tongue, this phrase from the first telephone call.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
Vocabulary lists containing phrase
PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade7)
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 4
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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