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locutions

noun

plural of locution

as in manners

a distinctive way of putting ideas into words in the poet's somewhat affected locution, word order is often reversed and so we have "the sea serene"

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This job will most likely fall on you, but your child can certainly practice good manners by drawing a picture, writing their name, or even decorating the envelope.

— Amanda Rock, Parents, 12 Aug. 2026
The Casual Drive Around town, the T/A+’s mild road manners play huge dividends.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of manners

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It’s easily activated by touching the colored sections or spinning the rattle drum and features three modes, including animals, colors and xylophone.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
The QuietComfort headphones boast up to 24 hours of playtime, plenty of customizable modes, and top-tier noise cancellation.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of modes

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As sunlight filters through Earth’s atmosphere before reaching the lunar surface, blue light is scattered away while red wavelengths continue onward, bathing the moon in pinkish, copper and crimson tones.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
All muted metallics, but spanning blue, yellow, orange, green, and classic silver tones.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of tones

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The Premier League’s managerial revolution Nine new managers begin this Premier League campaign, an unprecedented number that reflects the change in playing styles in the division and a move away from Guardiola-style football.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Neighboring Eastern Caribbean music styles—Bouyon from Dominica, Jab Jab tunes from Grenada—are staples in Antigua, adding to the frenetic verve on the road.

— Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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