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the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity
the soothing cadence of the lecturer's voice nearly put me to sleep
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SpaceX has launched Starship prototypes steadily over the past year from its South Texas base, and seeks to dramatically increase its annual cadence of test flights, from five to 25.
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Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
But Happy’s Place has the familiar multi-cam cadences of a classic ’90s sitcom.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
After your trial period, your cost will depend on your prescription, type of contact lenses and delivery cadence.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
The technology team has since gotten into a cadence of developing new capabilities that are built into the tool every few weeks.
—John Kell, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
But Happy’s Place has the familiar multi-cam cadences of a classic ’90s sitcom.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
After your trial period, your cost will depend on your prescription, type of contact lenses and delivery cadence.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
The technology team has since gotten into a cadence of developing new capabilities that are built into the tool every few weeks.
—John Kell, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Cadence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cadence. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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