Sentences with APHESES
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"The word 'apheses' derives from the Greek word 'aphēsis' meaning 'letting go.'"
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"One example of apheses is the contraction of 'do not' to 'don't.'"
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"In Old English, apheses was quite common in forming contractions."
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"The apostrophe is often used to indicate apheses in English."
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"An example of apheses is the word 'helmet' coming from the Old English word 'helmēte'."
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"In some cases, apheses can lead to the creation of new words."
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"The process of apheses is influenced by phonetic and phonological factors."
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"Some examples of apheses in English include 'bus' from 'omnibus' and 'gym' from 'gymnasium'."
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"In certain dialects, there is a tendency towards apheses of certain sounds."
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"The study of apheses provides insights into language change over time."
