Examples of liken in a Sentence
he generally likened a root canal to some horrible form of torture
I think that we can liken the two pianists, at least in terms of natural talent.
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One friend of his likened this quality to watching a professional athlete in a flow state.
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Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2024
McCurdy likened the modern range in kratom products to the difference between light beer and everclear.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2024
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Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2024
McCurdy likened the modern range in kratom products to the difference between light beer and everclear.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for liken
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“Liken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liken. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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