phrase

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The usability consultant Steve Krug captured this expectation in a single phrase that became gospel for a generation of designers: “Don’t make me think.”

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Sir Keir was using that phrase to describe both the general economic impact of the Iran conflict and the particular difficulties in getting the Strait of Hormuz open again.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

In the legal battle now before the court, the key disputed phrase is “subject to the jurisdiction.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The Egyptian phrase “he who keeps alive” translates as “sculptor.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He seemed to know just the right note, the right word or phrase to rouse the emotions of his audience.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti