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as in language
the way in which something is put into words
it's important to get the wording of this law precisely correct
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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
the wording of the pollster's questions seemed to reflect a built-in bias
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as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to word the declaration exactly right
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Recent Examples of wording
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
But some parents of autistic children who disagree with Kennedy’s wording still want answers.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
If ballot language is challenged in court, Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins will now get three opportunities to write his own before the courts can redraft the wording.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2025
Chen’s set, interweaved throughout several episodes, goes fine — it’s hit and miss (there are also probably some translation blips that disservice the wording).
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
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The amendment's wording would prevent former two-term presidents, such as Barack Obama and George W. Bush, from running for a third term.
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The more frequent the lucky language, the higher a casino ranked on the list.—
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But a 2017 study found that even infants can distinguish between words in different languages.—
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Write in your natural voice People trust what feels authentic.—
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Research indicates that infants can distinguish their mother's voice and show a preference for it over others, influenced by amniotic fluid and later by breast milk, becoming a source of comfort and familiarity for a newborn.—
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That’s just what The Original Daughter does, from every single word, from diction to syntax to plot and voice to character and even theme.—
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Led by Christian’s childhood friend Justine (she’s played by Allison Robertson; her voice, with its proper British pinkie-up diction, is provided by Alison Wright), these kids make short work of solving every logistical puzzle Christian and Marybeth toss their way.—
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This usually happens with scents that have a lower perfume oil concentration or poor formulation.—
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Souter didn’t hesitate to endorse Harlan’s formulation.—
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Subtle issues in tone, pacing, phrasing, body language or focus can quietly erode trust and make pitches feel less convincing, even when the offer itself is strong.—
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Disorder Prosody Prosody includes the various pitch, volume, rhythm, tone, phrasing, and tempo used in speech, which are necessary for communicating emotions and nuances when speaking.—
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The use of dance and movement, costuming and even facial expressions during the performance can be as effective, even more so, than words that convey the weight of these gender expectations.—
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Participants will discover the creative possibilities of technology in narrative creation, including the application of Afrofuturism to enhance representation and expression.—
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Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.—
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Wisconsin law also requires stores to post clearly visible signage stating this right.—
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Also: five pencils are enough The Chinese government did not immediately issue a statement on the negotiations or confirm whether a deal was struck.—
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Elisabeth Baeten, a Galaxy Zoo project volunteer from Leuven, Belgium, said in the statement.—
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“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wording. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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