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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
More basic fires, about 75% or so, are investigated by a fire officer at the scene who can determine how a fire started.
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Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
The weekly column takes you behind the scenes and shines a spotlight on unique stories.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Almora district officials reported to the scene and worked to rescue passengers from the overturned bus.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
At one point, Buckshot asks for someone to call an ambulance, with a bystander informing him that paramedics were on their way to the scene.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
The weekly column takes you behind the scenes and shines a spotlight on unique stories.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Almora district officials reported to the scene and worked to rescue passengers from the overturned bus.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
At one point, Buckshot asks for someone to call an ambulance, with a bystander informing him that paramedics were on their way to the scene.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
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To do this on an iPhone, for example, go to the Notifications section of your settings menu and tap Show Previews.Kelvin Chan, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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This solid foundation enables the Bilstein DTX shock absorbers to do their work, with fast reaction times that let the various drive mode settings deliver distinctly different ride and handling characteristics.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Brazil’s Supreme Court was evacuated after two nearby explosions, stirring security concerns before the country hosts the G20 summit.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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But the new explosion of AI is just the latest development in a long line of technological evolution.Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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What is the proper procedure in a situation like this?Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Vele has quickly developed that trust from Nix and turned himself into a regular target in critical situations.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Taking Regular Breaks Schedule regular breaks, intermittent throughout your work schedule, to encourage you to take your eyes off the screen, stretch, go for a quick walk, or have a change of scenery.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The vibrant upstate New York scenery comes alive at Bristol—and on clear days, the Canandaigua Lake is visible from most chairlifts.Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
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Webster-Bass is interested in using investigative storytelling through audio reporting to amplify the voices of individuals from diverse backgrounds.Talia Buford, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
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Dealing with people from different backgrounds will require open-mindedness.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 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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This story originally published on businessden.com.Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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Look for handmade kids’ furniture, colorful vintage rugs, unique wall art, and all manner of head-turning decor at every possible price point.Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The vibrant red plastic flowers will become a conversation piece in your holiday decor display that never loses its bloom.Clint Davis, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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