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grammar

noun

ˈgra-mər How to pronounce grammar (audio)
Definition of grammarnext
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general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based student directors learning the grammar of filmmaking

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Recent Examples of grammar Their responses have been edited for style, but not for spelling or grammar and are presented in alphabetical order. — Katie Mulvaney, The Providence Journal, 25 Aug. 2026 Grammatical gender is an essential part of Spanish grammar and should be learned. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Because the watermark is embedded in the word choice itself, detection is more reliable with larger samples of text, whereas shorter passages and grammar and copy editing are unlikely to carry the watermark. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Sign language becomes cinematic grammar rather than subject matter. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grammar
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elements
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  • These chemical molecules selectively bind with particular rare earth elements during processing, helping operators separate them from mixed feedstocks.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • From Ryan and Myers to directors Adam Arkin, guest starring as a shady lawyer to boot, and Nina Lopez-Corrado, everybody on American Hostage deserves credit for introducing all these good elements.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
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