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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 Some chapters in From Inside Out are strictly based on the audience sharing the experience of some of my protagonists in being in the buildings of Peter Zumthor. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026 Further chapters of the collaboration will be revealed in the coming months, Birkenstock said. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 In the book’s 16 central chapters, Roden wanders from central categories such as yogurt, egg dishes, breads and pickles, showing how the countries of this region prepare stunning variations of common foodstuffs. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026 And that does mean, for instance, maybe shorter chapters, maybe cliffhangers. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 But the primary focus of these chapters is the family’s frenzied social calendar, featuring exhaustive descriptions of parties, guest lists, and gowns. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026 The art explores pivotal chapters in American history, like the Civil Rights movement, from intentionally unfamiliar perspectives. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Short chapters, lots of artwork, and plenty of laughs will keep kids happily turning pages. — Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026 The case centers on one of the most volatile chapters in UCLA history — the 2024 pro-Palestinian protests that racked the university, culminating in a violent spring attack at a campus encampment. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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The company and its affiliates employ about 3,200 workers in Arkansas.

— John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026
Tequila House and its affiliates have not yet responded to the filing, court records show.

— Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

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Fewer steps for battery makers The approach could also help manufacturers reduce manufacturing complexity if fewer coating and lubrication stages are required.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Robinson, who has sustained three concussions in calendar year, is in the early stages of the NFL’s concussion protocol program.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of stages

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One example is China, which produces around 80% of the global supply of battery cells.

— Alex Saric, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
At Fuerte Guaicaipuro, a military facility, investigators documented detainees being confined in pit-like cells dug below ground level and subjected to cold, food deprivation and other degrading treatment.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of cells

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Overlapping features and houses built directly next to one another indicate the settlement developed in two phases, officials said — with its footprint shifting as new homes were constructed.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Home built in phases A larger house came after the cabin, where Roebbelen and his wife, Kimberly, raised their three children.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of phases

Noun

Astaire’s dance steps are always directional, carrying him somewhere and toward something—the girl, the boat, the park bench.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
The four plaintiffs argued that the city failed to take steps to prevent further lead from entering the water supply and gave residents false assurance that the water was safe.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of steps

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Omissions typically include history elements, exam findings, medication details or assessment points.

— Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Despite the final score, this one wasn’t easy; the Americans faced their biggest deficit in the tournament in a long time, trailing by 14 points in the first half.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of points

Noun

That breadth matters because a healthy theater community needs places where smaller companies don’t carry the price or expectations of Broadway shows.

— Brian Beirne, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026
While both places are effective options, the research suggests that the upper butt takes the lead.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026

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