as in feelings
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation the story of the family's woes struck a sympathetic chord with newspaper readers
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as in corresponds
to be in agreement on every point the revised system chords perfectly with the original goals
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Recent Examples of chords
Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026 The chords came before the lyrics and the creepy chord changes were really inspiring to me. —Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026 Eisenberg plays a lot of acoustic guitar, sticks mostly to normie chords, and largely avoids dissonant tangles, opting for a bright, translucent sound. —Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026 The acoustic rhythm guitar’s higher strings are overly faint next to the lower mids, while the root notes of its chords are too loud. —Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026 What about [May’s] chords before? —Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026 Alan Ritchson is giving his fists (and vocal chords) a rest after wrapping post-production on Season 4 of Reacher. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026 The mystic chords that bind us together matter more than any policy. —Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026 This is because the hormones provide key lubrication to keep the chords loose and moist. —Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2026
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The first concert starts with Ciani’s signature ocean sounds before Cunningham’s chords—dull, glassy—add an atonal sheen. —Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026 The chords came before the lyrics and the creepy chord changes were really inspiring to me. —Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026 Eisenberg plays a lot of acoustic guitar, sticks mostly to normie chords, and largely avoids dissonant tangles, opting for a bright, translucent sound. —Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026 The acoustic rhythm guitar’s higher strings are overly faint next to the lower mids, while the root notes of its chords are too loud. —Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026 What about [May’s] chords before? —Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026 Alan Ritchson is giving his fists (and vocal chords) a rest after wrapping post-production on Season 4 of Reacher. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026 The mystic chords that bind us together matter more than any policy. —Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026 This is because the hormones provide key lubrication to keep the chords loose and moist. —Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2026
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Most of all, life at Kukuiʻula allows residents to experience the feelings of belonging, family togetherness, and ties to nature that permeate Hawaiian culture.— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
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Though Agnes’ feelings for Garth are quite obvious to viewers — and her pearl-girl friend Daisy (Lucy Halliday ), who also happens to have Garth as her Mayday handler — what Garth thinks about Agnes is much less clear.— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
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Publishers appear to be clinging to an old model, cutting costs, trying to preserve a structure that no longer corresponds to the hunger of the writing itself.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
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This sum corresponds to the date in March on which Easter Sunday falls.— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
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If emotions rise, pause and restate what’s been agreed on in simple terms.— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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Through painting, singing, dancing, acting, and music, artists give others a way to express emotions, struggles, and experiences that words cannot always explain.— Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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The bigger race for humanoid robots The Beijing half-marathon event—which featured 300 robotic contestants fielded by about 100 primarily Chinese teams—coincides with the billions of dollars invested by Chinese and US tech industries to develop humanoid robots.— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
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Its release coincides with the 10th anniversary of Prince’s death on April 21, marked by the annual A Day 2 Reflect | A Night 2 Remember event at Paisley Park.— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 20 Apr. 2026
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The emotional standoff Earle's Saturn squares Cooper's moon This aspect introduces a heavier emotional dynamic.— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
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Your 7th House of Bonds faces pressure as the Sun squares lucky Jupiter in your 10th House of Jobs, urging follow‑through on promises.— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.— Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
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Crevette answers all your seafood desires, while other options include crepes and waffles, beers and glasses of wine, ideally consumed gazing over the sunset.— Maddy Odom, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
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Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown.— Staff Author, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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Its interior slit pocket fits any phone size up to an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and its gold hardware clasp and flap top keep belongings secure while on the go.— Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Bain would immediately give the Dolphins an elite, powerful edge defender who mauls blockers in front of him and fits the 4-3 base defense coach Jeff Hafley wants to play as a traditional defensive end.— Kenny Rosarion, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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