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chapters

noun

plural of chapter

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

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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 chapters Seeing a few chapters out of context is not going to deliver the same thrill as cracking open the new book and reading as the author intended. — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026 The most distinct chapters, from Snell’s costuming perspective, are the country and the city. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026 Trump posted a video Thursday night that directly called El-Sayed a member of the group, which was founded in Egypt; his administration has designated chapters as terrorist organizations. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026 They’re joined by California chapters of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and unions representing ironworkers, insulators and builders of elevators and escalators. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The anniversary has unfolded in chapters throughout the year. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 The group will confront old tensions and determine if these chapters can finally be closed, or if some rivalries are simply too deep to leave in the past. — Peter White, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 The celebration comes as the market survived some of the hardest chapters in American history and a few of its own. — Sara MacHi, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 The narrative tone of certain chapters is conspiratorial while demystifying state secrets as if guiding an audience through insider baseball. — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026

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At the time, the company had several matters before the government, including investigations into its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, treatment of local broadcast affiliates and Kamala Harris’ appearance on NBC’s Saturday Night Live.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
Hegseth affiliates with the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, or CREC, whose leader identifies as a Christian Nationalist, envisions a theonomous America where women are denied the right to vote and has defended the institution of slavery.

— Odette Yousef, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026

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That’s because a few rotating cells could approach the coast with waterspouts.

— Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
This cancer is caused by the accumulation of certain genetic mutations that prevent rectal cells from repairing DNA damage and accounts for 5-10% of rectal cancers.

— Alice Park, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

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In previous slow starts to games this season, various phases of MU’s attack (offense, defense, special teams) picked each other up.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Plans for the larger entertainment district include housing, hotels, shops, restaurants, a card room and the city’s first movie theater, though future phases would require additional approvals.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of phases

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After receiving a notice, an insurer may investigate the allegations, dispute them, or take steps to cure the alleged violation.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
With far-right and far-left candidates in the lead to become France’s next president in the spring, markets are losing confidence that either side will take the painful steps necessary to rein in the deficit.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

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The Horned Frogs’ defense deserves a ton of credit for shutting down a Baylor offense that scored 55 points and rolled up 564 yards in its last game against Arizona State.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
But scoring just 14 points against a Carolina defense that allowed 59 points earlier this season is not good enough.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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Two years ago, the judges ruled that cities can ban people from sleeping and camping in public places.

— Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
In a city where change is constant — especially in the food and beverage scene — Charlotte’s classic restaurants are among the most beloved places to gather with family and friends or stop in for a comforting bite to eat.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

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