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    phenomenon

    US /fɪˈnɑməˌnɑn, -nən/

    ・

    UK /fə'nɒmɪnən/

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    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Unusual event, fact that can be studied
    The popularity of The Beatles is a worldwide phenomenon
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Interesting or unusual person, group
    The Beatles were a huge phenomenon when they were playing together
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.
    Gravity is a natural phenomenon.

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    The Greatest Innovations In Formula One

    12:00The Greatest Innovations In Formula One
    • The successor to the Type 78, the Type 79, was so dominant that teams like Brabham had to think of even better ways of achieving that ground effect phenomenon.

      The successor to the Type 78, the Type 79, was so dominant that teams like Brabham had to think of even better ways of achieving that ground effect phenomenon.

    • achieving that ground effect phenomenon. The Brabham BT46, is probably one of the most

      achieving that ground effect phenomenon. The Brabham BT46, is probably one of the most

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    How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28

    10:46How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28
    • To understand this, we need to talk about a linguistic phenomenon known as thick concepts.

      To understand this, we need to talk about a linguistic phenomenon known as thick concepts.

    • To understand this, we need to talk about a linguistic phenomenon known as thick concepts.

      To understand this, we need to talk about a linguistic phenomenon known as thick concepts.

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    Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33

    14:03Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33
    • and it was a global phenomenon from the Chinese to the Indian Ocean trade network to Muslim merchants who would sponsor trade caravans across the Sahara.

      and it was a global phenomenon from the Chinese to the Indian Ocean trade network to Muslim merchants who would sponsor trade caravans across the Sahara.

    • and it was a global phenomenon,

      and it was a global phenomenon,

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    Growing number of Chinese migrants seek asylum at U.S.-Mexico border

    05:27Growing number of Chinese migrants seek asylum at U.S.-Mexico border
    • The new phenomenon is people are trying to make money from this information,

      The new phenomenon is people are trying to make money from this information,

    • The new phenomenon is people are trying to make money from this information.

      The new phenomenon is people are trying to make money from this information.

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    How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation

    08:32How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation
    • In 2021, the "lying flat" or "tang ping" movement took off in China; many viewed it as an anti-work phenomenon.

      In 2021, the "lying flat" or "tang ping" movement took off in China; many viewed it as an anti-work phenomenon.

    • Many viewed it as an anti-work phenomenon.

      Many viewed it as an anti-work phenomenon.

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    5 Defensive Driving Strategies To Be A Safer, Smarter Driver

    09:245 Defensive Driving Strategies To Be A Safer, Smarter Driver
    • But once behind the wheel, a strange phenomenon takes place.

      But once behind the wheel, a strange phenomenon takes place.

    • a strange phenomenon takes place.

      a strange phenomenon takes place.

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    Why Do We Use Cringey Words for Loved Ones? | Otherwords

    09:26Why Do We Use Cringey Words for Loved Ones? | Otherwords
    • It's also a cross-cultural phenomenon, from Arabic's Asal, meaning honey, to Japan's Tamago gata no kao, meaning egg-shaped face.

      It's also a cross-cultural phenomenon, from Arabic's Asal, meaning honey, to Japan's Tamago gata no kao, meaning egg-shaped face.

    • It's also a cross-cultural phenomenon, from Arabic's "asal" meaning "honey" to Japan's "tamago gato no kau" meaning "egg-shaped face." So, like, gulab jamun is like an Indian sweet.

      It's also a cross-cultural phenomenon, from Arabic's "asal" meaning "honey" to Japan's "tamago gato no kau" meaning "egg-shaped face." So, like, gulab jamun is like an Indian sweet.

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    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • This is not a new phenomenon in the United States of America.

      This is not a new phenomenon in the United States of America.

    • This is not a new phenomenon in the United States of America.

      This is not a new phenomenon in the United States of America.

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    5 Healthy Habits that help you to have the Best Sleep!

    08:045 Healthy Habits that help you to have the Best Sleep!
    • This phenomenon is known as the 'Proust effect,' where the sense of smell, being one of the most primitive senses among the five, has a direct and powerful impact on the brain.

      This phenomenon is known as the 'Proust effect,' where the sense of smell, being one of the most primitive senses among the five, has a direct and powerful impact on the brain.

    • This phenomenon is known as the Proust effect, where the sense of smell, being one of the most primitive senses among the five, has a direct and powerful impact on the brain.

      This phenomenon is known as the Proust effect, where the sense of smell, being one of the most primitive senses among the five, has a direct and powerful impact on the brain.

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    Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much? | Otherwords

    08:48Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much? | Otherwords
    • This phenomenon of transposing or switching sounds in a word is called metathesis.

      This phenomenon of transposing or switching sounds in a word is called metathesis.

    • This phenomenon of transposing or switching sounds in a word is called metathesis.

      This phenomenon of transposing or switching sounds in a word is called metathesis.

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