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phrases

  • plural of phrase.
  • present tense form of phrase (3rd person singular).

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Phrases such as "AI needs large amounts of data" or "AI needs some human assistance" are similar to how people describe non-human systems like cars or recipes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Phrases such as "Let me think on this" or "That's really interesting, let me get back to you" can be highly effective in buying time to evaluate whether you truly want to undertake the task.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

Phrases like “reducing bureaucracy” and “removing layers” appeared in a memo to employees, so it is not difficult to guess which kinds of roles are likely to be eliminated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Phrases like “sadness” and “dark place” might not square with Freeman’s actual numbers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2024

Phrases like “Chemise to you” would never be bandied between her and Frith for instance.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier