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dictions

noun

plural of diction

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the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking Shakespearean actors with very good diction

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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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Recent Examples of dictions The first three were post-dictions of inflation; the latter four were predictions that had not yet been observed when they were made. — Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025

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Only its articulations and the environment in which it is felt shift.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
The 1984 speech that so moved Baldwin remains one of the greatest articulations of American liberalism ever made.

— Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026

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From a consideration of apoptosis—the orderly elimination of damaged or unnecessary cells—Solé moves on to failing machines, eroded memories, vanished languages, brittle digital archives, and more.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
The village officially launched Humphrey last Tuesday to provide access to information on local services, permits, meetings and events at all hours of the day, in more than 70 languages.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

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Along with the speeches and various vendors, chess boards will be available.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
Not every broadcast and cable network confirmed their final plans on the record, but the ones that did respond largely signaled plans to only focus on just the major speeches.

— Daniel Strauss, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of speeches

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While applying topical antifungal creams can help reduce this smell over time, there are formulations with a fragrance that can mask this odor.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
SweetNight says the new foam contains twice as much PCM and gel particles as its traditional formulations, while a large-pore internal structure is designed to increase airflow.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of formulations

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Prayer, religious dress and other expressions of faith can be treated as foreign, political or threatening.

— Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Muldrow’s fierce poetry and delivery, both political and personal, add layers of daring in deep expressions of dark history and bright, burning power.

— Steve Hochman, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026

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