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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 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 “I’d like to buy a vowel” or “I’d like to solve” are synonymous with the show, as is Sajak’s style of an occasional quip to elicit laughs from the audience in between segments.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2024

Phrases can also blend, as in "It depends on the day of the mood I'm in."

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2022

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

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier