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as in setting
the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set
the first scene was the kitchen of a fancy restaurant during dinner
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as in explosion
an outburst or display of excited anger
please don't make a scene while we're at the restaurant
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Recent Examples of scene
The house on Duane Lane and several of its neighbors have recreated the scene right down to Cousin Eddie's RV on the street.
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Officers, along with a Metropolitan Transportation Authority employee, were able to extinguish the fire, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Wonho didn’t miss a beat coming back to the music scene after his mandatory two-year military enlistment.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
How to find Google's Santa Claus Tracker Google's Santa tracker is newer to the scene, debuting for the first time in 2024.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Officers, along with a Metropolitan Transportation Authority employee, were able to extinguish the fire, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Wonho didn’t miss a beat coming back to the music scene after his mandatory two-year military enlistment.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
How to find Google's Santa Claus Tracker Google's Santa tracker is newer to the scene, debuting for the first time in 2024.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The gods prove cruel but not omnipotent, and the modern settings exert their own redemptive pull; the final effect is that of a magic trick, in which the characters manage, in each film’s miraculous closing moments, to slip the bonds of tragedy.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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Apple users can use the Screen Time settings to control which apps are always allowed, which are blocked and which have time limits on their use.Alison Escalante, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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According to a report from KPTV, the sudden explosion occurred inside a food truck owned by 4 Caminos Authentic Mexican Food in the downtown area of Vancouver, Wash., on Sunday, Dec. 15.Gil Macias, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Brunson’s explosion was a masterclass in resilience.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
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That situation has not changed, spokesperson Sherri McKinney said Thursday.Frank Gluck, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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In this situation, Short is a driver competing for the same parking spot as them at a mall on Christmas Eve.Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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The province has a rich history and spectacular scenery: towering mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and dense forests.Marc Telio, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Things changed when point guard David Stockton wanted a change of scenery.Tony East, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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His has a background in fundraising, venture capital, philanthropy, and public service to his role.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Countless people have reported mysterious hovering objects dotting the night skies and posted blurred images — a white light, a black background — on social media.Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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The huffs and hums, produced by two women standing face-to-face and vocalizing from their throats, is believed to be one of the oldest music forms in the world.Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024
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As such, the Bower’s design integrates multiple elements from its past, like a few campy neon signs as well furnishings and decor inspired by Japanese wabi-sabi.Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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Set over the lagoon, in a charming, coastal-chic, home-like setting hidden among the island’s verdant vegetation, the spa is a welcome respite with a warm ambiance and airy, contemporary decor.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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