repetition
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That could affect whether engagement in the future still depends on consistent repetition or novelty.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
At a time when classical music largely avoided direct repetition, “Music for 18 Musicians” was reiterative throughout, buoyed by a steady pulse that allowed not a second of silence during its hour of glory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
"What they say about the ceasefire and its violation is a repetition of history," she said.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
This repetition suggests that there are deep constraints guiding how humans organize language.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
They were engraved on our brains from constant repetition and the painful results of not following them to the letter.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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Vocabulary lists containing repetition
Literary Devices & Figures of Speech - Introductory
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Poetry: Literary Devices
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