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as in articulations
the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking
Shakespearean actors with very good diction
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as in languages
the way in which something is put into words
the spare diction that is the hallmark of the poetry of Robert Frost
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Only its articulations and the environment in which it is felt shift.
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The 1984 speech that so moved Baldwin remains one of the greatest articulations of American liberalism ever made.
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The new glasses can play music, translate languages and answer questions about a person’s surroundings by capturing images with the glasses’ cameras, like Meta’s Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses.
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Agnieszka Holland’s transnational body of work perfectly align with Marlene’s journey between nations, languages and identities.
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Those officials — six members of the Fed’s governing board, plus the presidents of the 12 regional Fed banks — frequently give public speeches, and their remarks will get even more attention as financial markets seek clues about what the Fed may do next.
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Those officials — six members of the Fed's governing board, plus the presidents of the 12 regional Fed banks — frequently give public speeches, and their remarks will get even more attention as financial markets seek clues about what the Fed may do next.
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Concentrated formulations, such as those developed by Orange House, are specifically designed to deliver strong performance with smaller amounts per wash.
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Historically, testing new formulations was a slow and expensive process.
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Take the shirt salesman, whose deliberate enunciations sound vaguely alien, almost Lanthimos-esque.
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Her style was wholly her own, with a delightfully strange mix of off-kilter compositions, deadpan facial expressions, and historical references.
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By incorporating realistic facial expressions and responsive dialogue, the system is intended to create a more immersive and engaging learning experience.
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“Dictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dictions. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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