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the way in which something is expressed, esp in writing; wording
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music the division of a melodic line, part, etc, into musical phrases
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Example Sentences
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Even in April, three officials, including Logan, dissented against the phrasing in the policy statement that suggested more cuts are ahead.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Maalouf: For me, as a trumpet player, of course, the musical influence; space, phrasing, silence, we can talk about this for hours.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Kayleigh McEnany echoed Hannity’s phrasing, telling congressional Republicans to “wake up” and “become Spencer Pratt.”
From Salon • May 18, 2026
What’s more, the March statement kept the “in considering the extent and timing of additional adjustments‘’ phrasing — first put in place during the 2024 easing cycle.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
What kind of emotion do you hear in the melody, rhythm and phrasing?
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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