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locutions

noun

plural of locution

as in manners

a distinctive way of putting ideas into words in the poet's somewhat affected locution, word order is often reversed and so we have "the sea serene"

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Even as the identity of the South evolves, and more young people lose certain traits that are identifiably southern, manners remain one of the region’s most distinctive and steadfast qualities.

— Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
Beneath Lamb’s unkempt appearance, crude manners, noxious flatulence, and stinging remarks lies one of the sharpest minds in MI5 and a man fiercely protective of his brood of misfits.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026

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This comprises five customizable ride modes for the 805 RX, plus reverse, allowing riders to adjust characteristics including power delivery, traction control and regenerative braking.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Organizations that skipped the fluency phase and jumped straight to agents are struggling too, because a workforce that has never worked with AI cannot supervise it or spot its failure modes.

— Emily Lewis-Pinnell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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The beaches shimmer in charcoal tones, while sunburnt locals and tourists alike sip espresso beneath striped umbrellas.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Dark finishes were swapped with pastel tones, blue accents and golden colors, and mirrors were added to play off the natural light.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

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From anti-theft purses that look like chic handbags to polished trousers that feel more like comfy sweatpants, these styles are versatile, functional, and comfortable to boot—and prices start at just $8.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Luckily, there are plenty of options to be found, including designer styles from Dries Van Noten, Proenza Schouler, and Celine, whose vibrant red sneakers that first appeared on the runway have now become permanent fixtures in their collections.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026

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