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noun as in framework, circumstances

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And while guru literally means “teacher,” in Hindu and Buddhist contexts, it often means much more.

The dramatic popularization of a phrase like “nitty-gritty” demonstrates that language is always changing across social contexts.

He shows us the hypocrisy where in some contexts these very words are socially acceptable and at other times they are verboten.

It requires learning to think with contexts and concepts, deploying cooperation and creativity.

As a culture, sexuality and youth are played out in mild and extreme contexts in other fashion campaigns, television, and movies.

No gravel-tempered sherds occur in contexts that can positively be dated prior to 1675.

The latest occurrence of gravel-tempered wares is in contexts of the early and middle 18th century.

But not only is soke the commoner, it is also the wider word; we can not substitute sake for it in all contexts.

Such words as a charter has about consent may occur in two different contexts.

Sarcey has used the phrase so often, and in so many contexts, that it is impossible to tie him down to any strict definition.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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