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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 Grandmasters premiered as a documentary series at Tribeca Festival in June but will launch in theaters as a nonfiction feature told in three chapters. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 What’s remarkable is how often the main chapters of this story have unfolded in coastal or mountain retreats. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 Lechter selected the best bits and organized them into six lessons spread over 10 chapters. — Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026 Hardy said the production will play out in chapters, with each company presenting a work spotlighting a legacy bearer whose life and contributions embody that chapter’s theme. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Interspersed between these scenes are chapters that shift time and tone. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Altogether, the homes trace the major chapters of James’s career, from teenage phenom to NBA veteran and businessman. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026 Jules survives, and the book continues across a decade, with chapters telling of the first of May each year, relentlessly building toward a surprising conclusion. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026 Iceland previously opened 27 of the 35 chapters and provisionally closed 11 of them. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 18 Aug. 2026

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Earlier this year, affiliates of al Qaeda and Islamic State both carried out attacks on the civilian airport and military airbase, contributing to initial suspicion that militants could have been behind the assault on the capital.

— Reuters, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
Matthew Erskine & Andy Busser are not affiliates of CWM, LLC.

— Michael Gold CFP, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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The question is whether this interest will be reflected in the budget request for fiscal year 2028, which is now in the initial stages of preparation.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026
Jacobson and Osterud's efforts did not move beyond the early stages of the recall process.

— Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of stages

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According to the Cleveland Clinic, oligodendrogliomas are rare brain tumors that develop from cells that help support and protect neurons, accounting for about 3% to 4% of all brain tumors.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
The use of rechargeable all-solid-state cells could also reduce the frequency of battery replacement.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of cells

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El Niño and La Niña are different phases of the same system—the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a large-scale climate pattern whose oceanic and atmospheric characteristics occur in and above the east-central Pacific Ocean.

— John P. Rafferty, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026
There was a 12-per-person cap across the two early sales phases, but that will be lifted next year, organizers said Friday.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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Anyone in Livingston County who believes they've been exposed is asked to capture the bat, report the exposure by filling out a form on the health department's website and call department staff at 517‑552‑6882 for testing guidance and next steps.

— Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Anthropic, the maker of Claude AI software, has taken aggressive steps to decrease its reliance on Nvidia.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of steps

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The brash attitude that’s attracted fans on social media didn’t win her points at home.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
With Javonte Williams leading the backfield and a solid offensive line giving Prescott time in the pocket, Dallas has all the firepower needed to rank near the top of the league in total yardage and points once again.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of points

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Heat index values may surpass 100° some places during the afternoon hours.

— Steven Sosna, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Its return coincides with citywide discussions about a lack of third spaces — places outside of work, school and home — for teens to hang out that will keep them off the streets.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

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