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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 For two-thirds of the film, POTUS is a disembodied voice, before being revealed and leading the story’s final chapter. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025 The End of an Era The end of the tortilla toss marks a new chapter in Texas Tech history. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025 The film serves as the latest chapter of the TV show, which is an adaptation of creator Tatsuki Fujimoto’s original manga. Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025 And for many people didn’t know this was a chapter in Bruce’s life that was so painful and so personal, for an album that became so enduring for him. Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chapter
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  • Several people were being treated at the scene after being knocked to the ground and trampled as those in the crowd ran for cover, CNN affiliate KYW reported, citing officials.
    Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The family lost two dogs in the fire, according to FOX affiliate WFXT and CBS affiliate WBZ-TV.
    Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • Exhausting the fund potentially sets the stage for a similar situation in December if the shutdown isn’t resolved by then.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The amendment invests an additional $450,000 in Birth to Three providers, which help families with children who experience disabilities and developmental delays, including vision and hearing challenges, during the crucial early stage of development.
    Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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  • According to the researchers, the cell architecture is also compatible with existing lithium-ion battery production lines, thus allowing faster adoption by industry.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
  • O'Riordan explained that this is because lobular cancer, with its sheet-like cell growth, can blanket and wrap around the lining of organs.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
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  • These incremental steps have helped the coffee chain stem a sales decline in China since earlier this year, with comparable sales returning to growth in the past two quarters.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
  • And last week the Supreme Court took the rare step of asking for additional briefing in that high-profile case.
    Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
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  • Meanwhile, Jake and Jamilah try to orient themselves in this new and unexpected phase back in their childhood home.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The multi-disciplinary firm can help clients through every phase of a project, from lot or home selection to construction administration.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
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  • The boot features a black leather upper with a platform-style 2-inch heel, providing a height boost without compromising comfort, and a lug sole that’s suitable for icy terrain.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • And for frequent flyers, the Travelpro Versapack + Softside Expandable 21-inch Carry-on Luggage is a serious score at $377 off.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
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  • At a certain point the movie was playing in only one theater in the city, a place across town, on Third Avenue.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
  • But images taken by satellite and plane between November and December 2022 indicate that the glacier retreated nearly half a mile per day at some points, according to the paper.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
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  • Where to Go Your mini-moon should be intimate, indulgent, and stress-free—luxe places that feel remote but are easy to get to.
    Jim Augerinos, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The enhanced subsidies — put in place in 2021 — have helped millions of middle-class Americans pay less for their monthly premiums.
    Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025

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“Chapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chapter. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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