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to convey in appropriate or telling terms
he had trouble thinking of how to phrase his question for the visiting dignitary
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Recent Examples of phrased
Even his February 18 post is phrased as a personal opinion, as if the decision belonged exclusively to Britain.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
The interest between Sacramento State and those within the Mid-American Conference in becoming college football partners was mutual, as Hornets president Luke Wood and athletic director Mark Orr phrased it Monday and from a statement from the MAC commissioner affirmed.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Second, our basic law includes some rights--like the right to bear arms--phrased more strongly than the federal constitution.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Explain the mechanism that Washington used to compel quarterback Demond Williams to return because the consequences were too onerous to ignore, like LSU losing out on $4 million in NIL for 2026 or however it’s phrased.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
This suggests that the models’ internal beliefs are skewed based on how questions are phrased, or by their topics.
—Chara Podimata, Time, 21 Nov. 2025
Disney and the Shermans understood that the selection of the right actress was crucial, as that would determine, to some extent, how songs and dialogue would be phrased and presented.
—Todd James Pierce, Air Mail, 1 Nov. 2025
Since its first drink in 1954, Harry's Banana Farm in the West Palm Beach area of Florida has been serving up well drinks and plenty of sass, which can usually be seen on the ever-changing and cheekily phrased marquee sign out front.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
One crucial distinction, though, comes from how the question is phrased.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
The interest between Sacramento State and those within the Mid-American Conference in becoming college football partners was mutual, as Hornets president Luke Wood and athletic director Mark Orr phrased it Monday and from a statement from the MAC commissioner affirmed.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Second, our basic law includes some rights--like the right to bear arms--phrased more strongly than the federal constitution.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Explain the mechanism that Washington used to compel quarterback Demond Williams to return because the consequences were too onerous to ignore, like LSU losing out on $4 million in NIL for 2026 or however it’s phrased.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
This suggests that the models’ internal beliefs are skewed based on how questions are phrased, or by their topics.
—Chara Podimata, Time, 21 Nov. 2025
Disney and the Shermans understood that the selection of the right actress was crucial, as that would determine, to some extent, how songs and dialogue would be phrased and presented.
—Todd James Pierce, Air Mail, 1 Nov. 2025
Since its first drink in 1954, Harry's Banana Farm in the West Palm Beach area of Florida has been serving up well drinks and plenty of sass, which can usually be seen on the ever-changing and cheekily phrased marquee sign out front.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
One crucial distinction, though, comes from how the question is phrased.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phrased
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Their ties had been strained since the 2023 killing of an Indian activist in Canada which Ottawa said was ordered by Delhi.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The death certificate fits with a description of the operation to capture Oseguera Cervantes given by Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla, who had said that the cartel leader and two bodyguards had been badly wounded in a gunfight with soldiers outside a home in Tapalpa, Jalisco.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Some employees publicly expressed their frustrations.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Local organizations have expressed interest in the field house providing dedicated spaces for tumbling, wrestling, cheer, and speed and agility training.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Some users have voiced anger at how the situation was handled, claiming that either Kalshi’s rules should have been communicated more clearly, or that its markets should have been more narrowly worded to avoid confusion.—
Terrence O'Brien,
The Verge,
1 Mar. 2026
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Fernandez, the Miami Beach city commissioner, said the amendment is worded so that the resort’s pool deck would likely fall outside that exception.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Weiss has articulated a plan to focus more heavily on digital audiences, even though CBS News’ TV properties continue to draw more advertising.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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Democrats also articulated fears that Trump could deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and National Guard members to polling places as a means of voter suppression in November.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Worse, the outbound flight’s baggage allowance was listed at 23kg (50 pounds), not the 70 pounds Orbitz stated.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Despite ongoing cost volatility affecting emerging brands, Falesnik stated that GILi Guise has chosen not to increase prices, even as input costs rise.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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