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Record 1 2024-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rhetoric
  • Political Science
  • Audiovisual Journalism
DEF

A short sentence or phrase said publicly, especially by a politician, to be broadcast.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Art de dire (Rhétorique)
  • Sciences politiques
  • Presse audiovisuelle
DEF

Phrase bien tournée et accrocheuse qu’une personne, le plus souvent un homme ou une femme politique, utilise dans une déclaration publique en espérant la voir citée par les médias.

Spanish

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Record 2 1985-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Advertising

French

Domaine(s)
  • Publicité

Spanish

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