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as in affiliate
a local unit of an organization our chapter was well represented at the Jaycees' national convention

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as in stage
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking a horror movie that marks a new chapter in vicarious sadism

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Recent Examples of chapter However, as the most recent chapter of Cardi B and Nicki Minaj‘s ongoing beef has dominated headlines this week, Fif is calling for peace. Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 3 Oct. 2025 The new initiative aims to write the next chapter for the site, positioning it at the forefront of the digital and clean energy revolutions. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025 The Gospel Music Association has opened a new chapter in its mission of honoring the artists who have shaped Christian and Gospel music, and in helping to promote the music’s message of faith. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025 With work continuing to take them abroad, Wilkinson and Martin plan to remain in London but are reportedly looking toward Hampstead for their next chapter. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chapter
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  • On Tuesday night, hundreds of people gathered to remember the teenagers, according to CNN affiliate WABC.
    Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Back in the 1920s, even the Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin called on his British supporters to affiliate with the Labour Party instead of fighting it.
    Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2025
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  • The best way to describe Sarr’s offensive game at this early stage in his career is to call him a perimeter player with the body of a 7-footer.
    Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Production on the film is expected to start this year, with filming to take place in multiple countries as the team follows Pita’s evolving role on the global stage.
    Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Luigi Avantaggiato Eukaryotes are organisms whose cells contain a nucleus.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Macon is undergoing treatment for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, diagnosed at his 2-year-old checkup this past January.
    Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated a two-game lead over the Phillies in the National League Division Series, and as Turner neared the dugout steps, the anger returned.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Where to stay On the main island of Onna, 355-room Halekulani Okinawa faces a mile of sparkling turquoise waters and is steps away from Busena Marine Park, the only underwater observatory tower in Okinawa.
    Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
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  • The grand jury indictment supersedes the criminal complaint and allows the criminal case to skip the preliminary hearing phase and move toward a trial.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • As this section is still early on in the design phase, the leaders are unsure about how long the road will be shut down, if at all.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
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  • Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • This came after higher-than-average rainfall levels to start the summer, including nearly 4 inches above normal in July, per the NWS, with record-breaking rainfall on July 28, the Free Press reported.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • But the performance his Seattle Seahawks delivered in a 38-35 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday really drove the point home.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Christie finished the game with 12 points, two rebounds and three assists and was the team’s second leading scorer and tied for the lead in Plus/Minus.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
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  • For capybara lovers who may not be quite ready to own an exotic pet, the following are places to visit them in the commonwealth.
    Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Determine family meeting places and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Chapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chapter. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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