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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 Meanwhile, futurists and the Bureau of Labor Statistics project that Gen Z and Gen Alpha will average 18 to 25 jobs and six to nine distinct career chapters, more than double the volatility of prior generations. — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Larkin hadn’t sought its national endorsement, focusing on support in South Florida chapters instead. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 31 July 2026 The backstory Built in 1940, The Balfour has lived more than a few different chapters alongside Miami Beach itself. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 But the local chapters were invited for a night dedicated to Black culture, sparked by Black Greek members on the Current’s staff, and hope to return for more. — Pj Green july 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 Kappa Alpha Psi’s national governing documents explicitly prohibit hazing, and chapters have faced suspensions in prior cases, including a Miami University in Ohio chapter suspended through 2040 in 2025. — David Smiley, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026 None of the Fort Worth DAR chapters responded to requests for comment. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026 Astrologically, solar eclipses are equivalent to a super potent new moon, and are often associated with new beginnings, redirections and chapters that continue developing over time. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 Several civil rights groups filed briefings in support of Mata, including the Electronic Freedom Foundation and two California chapters of the American Civil Liberties Union. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026

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Missouri Workers Center and affiliates The Missouri Workers Center — and its affiliated groups Missouri Workers Power and Stand Up KC — are the main opponents to the city’s plan to help fund the stadium project.

— Dylan Lysen July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Earlier this month, the 48-year-old responded to Yayo’s comments during his appearance on The Breakfast Club, highlighting Yayo and other G-Unit affiliates’ seeming reliance on 50 Cent for their livelihood.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 July 2026

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Iranian officials said negotiations over future management of the Hormuz strait with Oman, which sits on the opposite shore of the waterway, are in their final stages.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Protesters held movie nights and set up mutual aid stations and stages for speeches and music.

— Sydney Brownstone, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026

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Normal mice were drawn to the scents—but not mice whose granule cells had been silenced by optical fibers that the researchers implanted in the animals’ brains to switch these cells on and off.

— Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 29 July 2026
Budson explained that reading facial expressions, body language and tone of voice strengthens connections between brain cells and helps build new ones.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

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Cooling without liquid Electric aircraft generate significant heat during demanding flight phases such as takeoff, hovering and climb.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Officials have also pledged to complete a more comprehensive traffic study as designs are completed for additional phases of the project.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

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This two-bedroom loft built in the 1850s is located steps away from Bowen’s Wharf, so all of Newport’s buzziest restaurants, bars, and shops are well within reach.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Polished yet welcoming, this elegant high-rise places guests steps away from top museums, the famous Recoleta Cemetery, and upscale shopping at Patio Bullrich and Avenida Alvear.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

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La Familia’s Darryl Morsell had 10 points and six rebounds while Chris Coffee had nine points and eight rebounds.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The Storm’s home-court woes continued Tuesday night as the Fever earned a 103-95 road win behind Caitlin Clark’s team-high 32 points.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

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Donations can help raise awareness of historic structures and places across Colorado, structures similar to the Cherry Creek Arch Bridge.

— Karen Leigh, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Private buildings can restrict both open and concealed carry by posting proper signage — but polling places are considered public places.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

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