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as in to depict
to give a representation or account of in words
he tried to describe the dream he had last night as accurately as he could
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as in to tell
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
a biography of Washington that describes the decisive Battle of Yorktown at great length
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as in to characterize
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
how would you describe the Inupiat people you encountered in Alaska?
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But a new debut novel by a celebrated Palestinian American playwright responds in a startling way to the burden that Hammad described—by shrugging it off.
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
Beyond the film program, another high point of Nordic Film Market’s 26th edition will be the launch Jan. 29 of the Nostradamus Collective, described by Kullengård as an extension of the industry reference Norstradamus report, disclosed annually at the Cannes Film Festival.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
The sanctuary designation, which generally describes places that limit local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration, did not garner much attention back then.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
Smith described Lockett as a consummate professional and great human being while also expressing his appreciation for Lockett’s willingness to play his part without complaining about targets.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
Beyond the film program, another high point of Nordic Film Market’s 26th edition will be the launch Jan. 29 of the Nostradamus Collective, described by Kullengård as an extension of the industry reference Norstradamus report, disclosed annually at the Cannes Film Festival.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
The sanctuary designation, which generally describes places that limit local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration, did not garner much attention back then.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
Smith described Lockett as a consummate professional and great human being while also expressing his appreciation for Lockett’s willingness to play his part without complaining about targets.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Murals depicting stories from Hindu scriptures are painted on the city walls.Fox News, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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John McPhee, in an essay published in 2009, depicted fact checking as a pursuit bordering on mania.Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
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Trump attempted one last time to get a judge to block the report but was unsuccessful, NPR's Carrie Johnson tells Up First.Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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After each fight, a film tells a history: steamy Aztec jungles, pueblas and markets, scenes of battle and revolution, all building toward a futuristic cityscape meant to show what Mexico could become.Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
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Low-oxalate diets have been considered in treating vulvodynia, a chronic condition characterized by pain or discomfort in the vulva.Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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For example, an interpretive portrait of Abraham Lincoln by SCAD alum Marcus Kenney presides over the kitchen, the largest room in the house characterized by tidy black-and-white colorblocking and right angles aplenty, a departure from the seeming spontaneity of the rest of the house.Leilani Marie Labong, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
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As the Tony winner took her final bow, the Greatest Showman star was there to capture it all — alongside acting legend Carol Burnett, who portrayed Foster's character in the original production of the show.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Rabe, 42, will portray mother Helena Alving, and Linklater, 48, will act as Engstrand — a carpenter hired by Helena to construct an orphanage to commemorate her late husband.Luke Chinman, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Sources with knowledge of the investigation told The Times officials were aware of the earlier fire and its general proximity to the starting point of the Palisades fire, and looking into whether they are related.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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In 2021 and 2022, there were 50 and 55 crashes, respectively, that were alcohol related, according to city data.Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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This production replaces the Orientalist extravaganza that Sonya Frisell directed in 1988 and that came to define the grand-opera experience — dazzling, uplifting, gloriously tacky — for two generations.Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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But if the guitar hasn’t always been a central player in jazz, the best guitarists have usually had both the challenge and the advantage of having to define their own relationships to the genre.Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The long history of the Fighting Irish illustrates the way faith and football can aid assimilation, strengthen community, and evangelize non-believers.Hunter M. Hampton / Made by History, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Approaches like the Future Supplier Initiative, which collaborates with brands to reduce the cost of capital for loans that can accelerate decarbonization, or H&M Group’s Green Fashion Initiative (GFI) illustrate how joint responsibility can drive meaningful change.Lewis Perkins, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2025
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More than 35 children's books recount the polio epidemics of the mid-20th century, ranging from fiction to biographies of Dr. Jonas Salk (the discoverer of the polio vaccine) to nonfiction exploring the science and historical impact of the disease.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Other stories recounted German subs surfacing directly under Picket Force vessels to the surprise of both crews.David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Describe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/describe. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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