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as in affiliate
a local unit of an organization our chapter was well represented at the Jaycees' national convention

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as in stage
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking a horror movie that marks a new chapter in vicarious sadism

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Recent Examples of chapter Time in fiction works in a similar way—except that in books, the writer alone controls the organizational system, measuring out time through sentences, paragraphs, and chapters, and moving it in service to the plot. Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024 This collaboration signifies a promising chapter for the Buffalo Bills, uniting sports legends from different arenas to contribute to the team’s future success. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024 And as Brown proves time and again, there’s no better time to embrace your next chapter than now. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 12 Dec. 2024 At the end players were given a glimpse of what appears to be the new version of the battle royale island that will be playable when the game’s next chapter kicks off on December 1st. Andrew Webster, The Verge, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chapter 
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  • Fox broadcast affiliates saw an 8% increase in viewership from the month before, with Nielsen indicating the final three games of the Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series as well as NFL and college football games as the source of the jump.
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Some 150,000 people in Syria are unaccounted for, most of whom were kidnapped or detained by the Assad regime or its affiliates, according to the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP).
    Irene Nasser, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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  • Remember the 2021 Oscars when Will Smith walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock on prime-time television?
    Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • As Newsweek reported on Tuesday, the incoming president has replaced Biden on the world stage as the focal point in foreign policy discussions, making key appointments and having discussions with allies and adversaries to lay the groundwork for his agenda.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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  • With the former, your immune cells detect a threat and spurt out substances that widen your blood vessels, allowing more blood (and immune cells) to get to the affected area—an essential process for fighting germs and recovering from physical trauma.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Down the hall is a row of metal black doors that open to windowless cells.
    Claire Harbage, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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  • This is where your research from step two comes in.
    Cepee Tabibian, Contributor, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The end result was a breathtaking journey through 17 years’ worth of musical eras that found the star connecting with her fans at every step along the way.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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  • The fight would happen in the summer of 2025, according to the source, but the sides are in the discussion phase.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The lack of volume support confirms a consolidation phase for Nvidia, suggesting that buyers and sellers are basically in equilibrium with neither side taking control.
    David Keller, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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  • Total ice accumulations around one-tenth of an inch and snow accumulations up to 6 inches are expected above 3,500 feet.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Thomas said as much as 7 inches of snow could fall during the event, but the forecast is still uncertain.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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  • Police at one point said the fatalities included four victims plus the shooter, but later lowered the number to two.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • At this point, however, this one appears to be destined for a judicial resolution.
    Jim McGregor, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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  • Van Gisbergen holds profound admiration and pride for his fellow countryman, Liam Lawson, who took Daniel Ricciardo's place at VCARB and is aiming for a seat with Red Bull in 2025.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Francona was known to ride a scooter from his place in Cleveland to the stadium and has put out feelers to get a new scooter in Cincinnati.
    C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024

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“Chapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chapter. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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