phenomena

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“Rather than relying on a single metric such as polling, it takes a multidimensional approach to evaluating candidate viability. That approach better reflects how political scientists measure complex phenomena like electoral competitiveness.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The Fed research and similar papers try to put some numbers on these phenomena.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

"Unfortunately, natural processes are often accelerated by meteorological phenomena, such as the tail end of storm Oriana", he said.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

While Morocco is no stranger to extreme weather events, scientists say climate change driven by human activity has made phenomena like droughts and floods more frequent and intense.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

This definition at least eliminates the confusion of treating as works of art such natural phenomena as flowers, seashells, or sunsets.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson