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phrased

  • past participle
    of phrase.
    phrase
  • past tense form
    of phrase.
    phrase

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He stumbled into his fate by saying demeaning, insulting things that could have been phrased diplomatically.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026

Other countries have phrased it well: truth and reconciliation.

From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026

Pochin has apologised for her remarks, saying they were "phrased poorly" but maintained that many adverts were "unrepresentative of British society".

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2025

“Rather than focusing on the thoughtful responses of Ayo Edebiri, Julia Roberts, and Andrew Garfield, the discussion continues solely on how I should have phrased the question,” Polidoro wrote.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2025

I wondered what he was saying to her, how he phrased his words.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier