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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 But industry insiders and analysts say that simply focusing on new chapters of existing stories risks making the animation space stale. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025 Secretary Schiraldi’s exit hopefully marks the end of a dark chapter in juvenile justice in Maryland. Robin Grammer, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2025 An announcement that Boyle and Garland were considering returning for a third chapter was greeted as great news, but given the oversaturation of similar sagas that had sprung up in the original’s wake, would the series itself simply be considered old news? David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2025 Women now may face lengthy prison sentences for decades-old chapters of their pasts. Ryan Mac Natasha Singer Alyce McFadden Jiawei Wang, New York Times, 8 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for chapter
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Noun
  • Read was seen having a celebratory dinner with her defense team and family members at an upscale restaurant in the Seaport section of Boston Wednesday night, according to CNN affiliate WCVB.
    Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
  • There is also video footage on an ABC affiliate showing a crowd of people rallying against officials dressed in camouflage and riot gear.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 8 June 2025
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  • Nine new spec homes are currently available for purchase at various stages of completion, offering prospective homeowners a chance to personalize their future living spaces or move into a beautifully finished home.
    Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2025
  • That set the stage for Irving’s game-winning stepback 3-pointer over Stephen Curry with 53.0 seconds remaining.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 June 2025
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  • And the border crisis under the Biden administration only exacerbates the threat of terror cells in the U.S. activating to harm Americans at home.
    Julia Bonavita , Danielle Wallace , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
  • For instance, Bishop says these locations might include: Isolated locations without reliable cell service.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 June 2025
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  • The report also said that BNY is considering its next steps, which could include a formal bid to Northern Trust.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 23 June 2025
  • While the team enjoys the moment, the entrepreneurs may be planning five steps ahead.
    Phil Portman, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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  • This phase may be more significant than in years past, too, because of the adjusted kickoff rules.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 18 June 2025
  • Other participants recalled how people around them made direct comments about their singlehood, treating it as a phase that must end, rather than a completely natural and acceptable path of life.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
  • Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
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  • The starting point for the collections came from a summer 2024 brief where digital experimentation and manual craftsmanship came together — with the design students offering their own interpretation of the show’s central theme.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
  • Jalen Williams added 16 points and Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 10 points.
    Joe Vardon, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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  • The official also confirmed that U.S. sanctions on countries importing Iranian oil remain in place.
    Cecilia Hult, Fortune, 25 June 2025
  • Trump should stick to his demands to limit enrichment and, with a ceasefire now in place, hope for a palace coup.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025

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“Chapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chapter. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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