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phrase

A determiner phrase used to introduce a specific category, class, or variety of a person, object, or concept.

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“They came to my spot and we produced a comedy song, like a Lonely Island type of thing, and they shot a music video to it,” Burwell recalled.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

“Go to people who are successful at work, who held your role before or currently, and say, ‘This is the type of treatment I’m getting from my boss.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026