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as in setting
the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set
the first scene was the kitchen of a fancy restaurant during dinner
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as in explosion
an outburst or display of excited anger
please don't make a scene while we're at the restaurant
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Recent Examples of scene
Back at the laboratory, the company’s fixers are examining the gory scene left by Alice 2.0.
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Surely a post-credits scene—which almost every single comic book movie ends with—will tee up exactly what’s next for Kraven, right?
Does Kraven the Hunter have a post-credits scene?
—James Grebey, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
One particular sticking point the studio had, according to Lee, was why the auteur wanted to film on location in Saudi Arabia for the Mecca scenes.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 12:45 a.m. to the scene of a collision at Broadway and Cesar Chavez Avenue, according to a bulletin from the Los Angeles Fire Department.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Surely a post-credits scene—which almost every single comic book movie ends with—will tee up exactly what’s next for Kraven, right?
Does Kraven the Hunter have a post-credits scene?
—James Grebey, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
One particular sticking point the studio had, according to Lee, was why the auteur wanted to film on location in Saudi Arabia for the Mecca scenes.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 12:45 a.m. to the scene of a collision at Broadway and Cesar Chavez Avenue, according to a bulletin from the Los Angeles Fire Department.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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The update also lets players switch the seasonal content and the Nier Automata DLC with a toggle in the settings.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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There’s room to linger in the salon-like setting, whether on curved velvet furniture or at the free-standing bar.Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. when an explosion and underground fire in a manhole on Elm Street required a power shutdown to most of the capital region, according to Eversource and Tina Varona, spokesperson for Hartford Hospital.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Los Angeles lawsuit recalls that Buzbee represented several victims of the 2005 explosion at BP's Texas refinery, which killed 15 workers and injured 180.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Another potential issue is Tucker's contract situation.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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There is nothing more fulfilling than bringing a dog back from a bad situation and giving them a happy life.Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Courtesy of Chloé Skye Weiser Winter is a great excuse to visit nearby towns for a change of scenery.Chloé Skye Weiser, Contributor, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Winter is a truly beautiful season with picturesque scenery and a soft blanket of snow.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
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From finances to family backgrounds, the surprises are uniformly less satisfying than the post-reveal candor.Alison Herman, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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Regardless of their religious backgrounds, many refugee Southeast Asian families were familiar with, and still observed, Confucian customs governing gendered behavior and fathers’ authority.H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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The huffs and hums, produced by two women standing face-to-face and vocalizing from their throats, is believed to be one of the oldest music forms in the world.Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024
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Maybe even more than surprise story of the year Indiana, Arizona State looks interesting in the Playoff given its offensive weaponry.The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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The restaurant’s design and decor are also connected to something close to many Polynesian hearts: sustainability.Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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For example, while garments, home decor, books, and toys are ideal for gift-giving, others (such as electronics, beauty/personal care items, and specific kitchenware) may be best left out.Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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