commas

noun

plural of comma
as in spaces

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  1. parentheses
  2. pauses
  3. windows
Noun
  • The tutor recognized the expression, asked him to clarify his parentheses, and guided him through a second application of the difference-of-squares pattern.
    — Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The number in parentheses after each player’s name indicates the round in which he was taken — CBA equals Competitive Balance Round A, which comes after the first round, and CBB equals Competitive Balance Round B, which comes after the second round.
    — Keith Law, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of parentheses
Noun
  • Finally, leveraging neuro-resets through hobbies, movement, and micro-pauses to strategically restore cognitive function.
    — Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Some fans have expressed outrage over the on-air hydration breaks, which come with commercials, but the executive believes the pauses improve overall play.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 July 2026
Definition of pauses
Noun
  • Dressing your windows not only gives them a more finished look, window coverings bring a slew of benefits.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
  • Parisians have taken to sticking aluminum foil to their windows to reflect sunlight, rolling down their window shutters and living in utter darkness, and forgoing any meals that require turning on the stove or oven.
    — Jessica Roy, Curbed, 29 June 2026
Definition of windows
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