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Putin, because of his acts in Ukraine, he lost Russkiy Mir as a phenomenon.
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But the phenomenon of counterfeiting is as old as couture itself.
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Within a few summer weeks, “Hot N—” had become an inescapable pop-culture phenomenon and Bobby landed a major record deal.
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That phenomenon is not limited to peaceniks with spiritual aspirations.
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This is a well-documented phenomenon which does not worry specialists.
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A tall phantom in livery appeared, as if by magic, and signed to me to ascend the grand staircase.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
The clerks had not arrived yet, and he beguiled the time by looking out of the staircase window.
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2)|Charles Dickens
In a warlike age this peacefulness of a monarch was the great and supernatural phenomenon.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature|Moncure Daniel Conway
By the last-mentioned staircase access is obtained by the general public to the Council Chamber.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
When we got to the house we entered an obscure corridor and began to find our way up a dark and narrow staircase.
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