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dictions

noun

plural of diction

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the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking Shakespearean actors with very good diction

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the way in which something is put into words the spare diction that is the hallmark of the poetry of Robert Frost

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Recent Examples of dictions The first three were post-dictions of inflation; the latter four were predictions that had not yet been observed when they were made. — Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025

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Only its articulations and the environment in which it is felt shift.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
The 1984 speech that so moved Baldwin remains one of the greatest articulations of American liberalism ever made.

— Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026

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Xavi speaks six languages and has lived in some of the world’s most iconic cities.

— Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Diversity also emerges as a key strength, with the World Cup showcasing a rich tapestry of cultures and languages, a value 80% of organizations still champion.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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These include rising bond yields, recent hawkish speeches, three July dissents from Fed policymakers and energy pricing remaining generally elevated.

— Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Decisions on matters such as war, citizenship, exile and capital punishment were made in the assemblies and courts, where citizens heard contending speeches and voted immediately afterwards.

— Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

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Cofounded by Juliette Lailler and Marie Belile, Krème touts clean, creamy formulations and focuses on nourishing the skin’s microbiome, which shields against germs, pathogens and inflammation.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
However, researchers have likewise criticized the HABITS trial for possible discrepancies in the treatment formulations given to patients.

— Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Definition of formulations

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At first, the men from Maidenpool laugh in his crispy little face, but soon their expressions evolve, from disbelief to disdain to awe and, finally, to terror.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
His sister died in early 2019, and his mom had died a few years prior, and most posts are tributes to them, or raw expressions of despair.

— Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026

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