- present participle of phrase.
phrasing
Example Sentences
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That phrasing wildly overstates the case, perhaps conveying the impression that there is some voter fraud, even an uncomfortable amount, but just not enough to sway an election.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
Even in April, three officials, including Logan, dissented against the phrasing in the policy statement that suggested more cuts are ahead.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Maalouf: For me, as a trumpet player, of course, the musical influence; space, phrasing, silence, we can talk about this for hours.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
What’s more, the March statement kept the “in considering the extent and timing of additional adjustments‘’ phrasing — first put in place during the 2024 easing cycle.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
For newborns and very young children, speaking a rhyme and wiggling toes connects sound to a pleasurable and intimate act, as well as introducing the idea of rhythm and phrasing to newborns and young children.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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