as in representative
something (such as a place or an event) that is seen as a small version of something much larger
The village is a microcosm of the whole country. The game was a microcosm of the entire season.
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Pennsylvania is a microcosm of the campaign ahead for Harris and Trump, where the nominees are in a literal head-to-head polling tie, according to RealClearPolitics.
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Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Oct. 2024
This is a microcosm of the political battles that continue to be waged over clean-air policies.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
This could have functioned as a microcosm of the film’s overall arc, though the filmmakers are determined to deliver a cozier take on the arguably bleak narrative.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
In many ways the play, when running back Bijan Robinson ran to this left and lost three yards under pressure from Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton, was a microcosm of Atlanta’s frustrating offensive night.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 23 Sep. 2024
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Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Oct. 2024
This is a microcosm of the political battles that continue to be waged over clean-air policies.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
This could have functioned as a microcosm of the film’s overall arc, though the filmmakers are determined to deliver a cozier take on the arguably bleak narrative.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
In many ways the play, when running back Bijan Robinson ran to this left and lost three yards under pressure from Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton, was a microcosm of Atlanta’s frustrating offensive night.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 23 Sep. 2024
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The seasonal employees are covered under the bargaining agreement that UPS signed with the Teamsters union in 2023, a union representative confirmed to USA TODAY.James Powel, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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School representatives such as teachers, counselors, club advisers, communication staff and principals can nominate these high school students by 5 p.m. on Thursdays.Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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Where to download a sample ballot Jefferson County residents can download a sample ballot from the Jefferson County Clerk's Office here.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Swing state polls, past election results Here are some recent polls taken in the battleground states, with the dates they were conducted, sample size and their margin of error as well as the last two election results in each state.Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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For example, the FBI Internet Crime Center (IC3) reported over 2,825 complaints from the American public alone.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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When the Agriculture Committee was reviewing the farm bill, for example, the freshman congressman, who was a TV weatherman in Rockford and the Quad Cities before entering politics, held an online conference call with area farm bureau leaders to get their input.Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2024
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