paradigm

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something or someone serving as a basis for imitation The thesis paper provides a new paradigm for educational practices.

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Recent Examples of paradigm Perhaps more importantly, the show introduced a new paradigm for how to be famous. — Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026 And what the agreement with Lebanon does is completely remove Iran from the paradigm. — CBS News, 12 July 2026 But experts say Trump’s explicit targeting of Suleimani and Khamenei — and his public celebration of their deaths — marks a new paradigm. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 What the changes mean for leaders today Adopting a new leadership paradigm requires a shift in mindset across all levels. — IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for paradigm
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  • The study provides two examples of Paramount using its market power in order to try and change the tax incentive structure in its favor.
    — Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Milkweed is just one example of how native plants support a much larger web of life.
    — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
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