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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
Tyler Cowen, Sun Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
Also, the ballot wording and supplementary material makes no mention of the existing parcel tax.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
Any kind of wording along those lines should do the trick.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Despite that clear wording, lawyer Alex Kaufman initially claimed in an emergency hearing Saturday that voters aren’t allowed to hand-deliver absentee ballots that were mailed to them.
—Kate Brumback and Jeff Amy, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Never mind the clumsy wording — taxes on U.S. citizens working abroad aren’t excessive so much as excessively complicated — this is one campaign promise that may actually be fulfilled, given the Republican control of both houses of Congress.
—Tyler Cowen, Sun Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
Also, the ballot wording and supplementary material makes no mention of the existing parcel tax.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
Any kind of wording along those lines should do the trick.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Despite that clear wording, lawyer Alex Kaufman initially claimed in an emergency hearing Saturday that voters aren’t allowed to hand-deliver absentee ballots that were mailed to them.
—Kate Brumback and Jeff Amy, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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For example, 22 policies (44.0%) did not include language stating that parents must be notified of incidents as soon as possible.Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
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Onto the page spilled more than ten thousand lines of the richest and most resourceful blank verse in the English language, arranged into ten books in 1667, then rearranged into twelve in 1674.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Our goal has always been to play a part in amplifying their voices, connecting them with their audiences, and ensuring their growth.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Google’s Creator Labs, the innovative visual arts incubator that amplifies the voices of rising photographers and filmmakers, returns for its ninth season with its most ambitious lineup yet.Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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Tank’s voice is filled with the conviction of a priest, the tongue-in-cheek diction sourced from intracommunal conversations and the endless hope and indecipherable exhaustion of generations of Black women.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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This is a sad book that rewards the reader with laughter, all propelled by clever flourishes: PJ’s video game diction, or Imelda’s breathless, punctuation-free prose that drops you immediately into the hypervigilance and self-awareness that plagues her every thought.Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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The company says this formulation's carbon footprint its 82% lower than that of mineral oil.New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2024
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Mango butter, which is lighter-weight, has a smooth texture that blends well in skin-care formulations.Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
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Though her phrasing may have been harsh, the underlying message resonates—celebrity endorsements often fail to sway voters and typically backfire.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Reading it aloud can help highlight any awkward phrasing or areas that lack impact.Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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As with interiors, the 2025 plant and gardening color trends are all about bold expressions of color.Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the video, Isabel stares into the camera with wide eyes and a blank expression, clearly astonished.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Another option suggests closing the case with a note acknowledging the conviction but stating he was never sentenced and his appeal remained unresolved due to presidential immunity.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Microsoft has officially denied these claims, stating that the Connected Experiences feature in Microsoft 365 apps does not use customer data for training AI.Gene Marks, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Spanning from luminous leaded glass masterpieces to rare and storied collections, the auctions honor the legacy of Louis Comfort Tiffany alongside a selection of design masterworks spanning Art Deco to contemporary icons, Sotheby’s said in a statement.Thomas Waller, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wording. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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