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emotional

[ih-moh-shuh-nl] / ɪˈmoʊ ʃə nl /


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"But it also is an exploration of mature themes and profound emotional things that everyone goes through at various times in their lives."

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

Instead of treating emotional tone as the primary organizing principle, the new framework emphasizes distinctions related to strength, safety, and predictability.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

“That was a real emotional moment for me,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

You “went there” by using emotional leverage, whether or not you believe it in your heart to be valid, to persuade her to sell this house to you on the cheap.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

“I’ve noticed it usually happens when—well, I’m an emotional sort of fellow, and I do get carried away. I might, ah, readjust the facts slightly; purely for dramatic effect, you understand.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander


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