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🎧 Podcast 1 — Introduction

Juxtapose

Verb · /ˌdʒʌk.stəˈpəʊz/

Definition
To place (two or more things) close together for contrasting effect; to put side by side to highlight differences or create meaning through proximity.
Origin
From French juxtaposer, from Latin juxta (near, next to) + French poser (to place), from Latin ponere (to put, to place). Used in English from the mid-19th century.
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🎧 Podcast 2 — Daily Use

Juxtapose in Conversation

Two British speakers · Real everyday dialogue

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🌟 Podcast 3 — Prompt Engineering

Juxtapose — AI Prompts

5 copyable & speakable prompt cards · Google UK English voices

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