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phrase

[freyz] / freɪz /




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"Channel 4 has never been dismissive of the matters raised in the Panorama programme," Dogra responded, adding that the phrase had been "taken out of context by the BBC".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Mention French onion soup mix and they tend to think of casseroles, slow cookers and other recipes that begin with the phrase “family favorite.”

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Still, the phrase “ignorance is bliss” applies here.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“You were the voice of my childhood” is a phrase that actor Larry Brantley hears often when meeting fans at pop culture conventions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

When we listen to a song, a musical phrase usually accompanies a phrase of lyrics; a verse or refrain emerges from a short poem.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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