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scene

[seen] / sin /


NOUN
part of a dramatic performance
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How should a French translator handle the scene in “Henry V” where Princess Katherine receives an English lesson—much of it conducted in French?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

A U.K. version of the heavily processed, bass-saturated sound known as dubstep was gaining prominence, and Ms. Ware was loosely associated with this scene.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Initial reports from the scene said the incident resulted in no injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Another six soldiers who were at the scene and failed to intervene or report the incident will be dealt with separately, it added.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The scene had been clear and distinct, and he really had seen Angela vanish into thin air.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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