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phenomenon

[fi-nom-uh-non, -nuhn] / fɪˈnɒm əˌnɒn, -nən /


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Yes, the angry Angeleno archetype is a real phenomenon that flares up in local elections to smack back at the powers that be.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The El Niño phenomenon was first observed by Peruvian fishermen in the 1600s, who nicknamed it El Niño de Navidad - Christ Child in Spanish.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Potential below-average monsoon if the El Nino phenomenon occurs could add to upside for Indian power demand growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Index managers are likely trying to deal with the phenomenon of huge companies that have stayed private for a long time, which have become very valuable.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Galileo was exploring the phenomenon we call surface tension.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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