: the act or manner of expressing in words : phraseology
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What's the exact wording of the agreement?
it's important to get the wording of this law precisely correct
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Carlucci pointed out an issue with the wording of ADM-3 is that the scheduling of state tournaments can sometimes shift.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
Graham disagreed and asked Driggs to consider his wording.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Quatraro said his wording was the main sticking point.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2026
The wording of the order, co-sponsored by Brian Worrell, indicates that the summons was not only calling for testimony but for the release of body cam footage tied to that shooting, which Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden is withholding.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
Graham disagreed and asked Driggs to consider his wording.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Quatraro said his wording was the main sticking point.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2026
The wording of the order, co-sponsored by Brian Worrell, indicates that the summons was not only calling for testimony but for the release of body cam footage tied to that shooting, which Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden is withholding.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wording. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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wording
noun
word·ing
ˈwərd-iŋ 
: the way in which something is put into words
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