a feeling of

idiom

: a sensation of (some emotional or physical state, such as comfort, loyalty, safety, etc.)
The new security patrols gave residents a feeling of safety.

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The fact is that O’Hara is just warming up, and a feeling of lag settles in on the way to the incitement of his play’s actual premise. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024 Amid the mad dash of sales advertised to you through Black Friday emails or influencers on social media, spending can take on a feeling of urgency. Becca Stanek, theweek, 15 Nov. 2024 Notably, his data found that very few executives of S&P 500 companies mentioned Harris or Trump by name, talking about the race more broadly. ‘Prudent’ clients Multiple companies cited a feeling of unpredictability tied to the presidential race among consumers and business clients. Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024 Her enthusiasm created a feeling of connection familiar to food TV fans, but much less common in the world of politics. Meghan McCarron, Bon Appétit, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a feeling of 

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“A feeling of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20feeling%20of. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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