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as in to imprint
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in just a few pages the writer etched an unforgettable portrait of one of the more remarkable First Ladies
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Recent Examples of etch
Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
From a once-in-a-lifetime experience to the simplest pleasures, each is indelibly etched into our memory.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2023
But scene by scene, Jacobs and his leads etch a tangle of compelling, persuasive dynamics and backstories.
—Jon Frosch, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2023
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The artist then etched the clay with drawings and phrases, and adorned it with black ceramic roses and references to Palestine, Haiti, Sudan, and Congo.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
From a once-in-a-lifetime experience to the simplest pleasures, each is indelibly etched into our memory.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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For a more subtle contrast, etch to remove the skin and some of the flesh without carving all the way through.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2023
But scene by scene, Jacobs and his leads etch a tangle of compelling, persuasive dynamics and backstories.
—Jon Frosch, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2023
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In 2023, fans noticed that Zendaya appeared to be wearing a ring engraved with Holland’s initials in a video posted by her nail artist.Angela Yang, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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On the front is an inlaid hexagonal piece of original 'puddle iron' from the Eiffel Tower with the Paris 2024 Games emblem engraved at the center.Natasha Dye, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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There are prism systems that bounce a projection off of a prism into your eye, and there are waveguide systems that use special etchings in a flat lens to guide the projection into your eye.Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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Avoid Abrasive Sponges and Cleaning Agents Abrasive sponges or brushes can scratch glass or crystal, leaving etching that creates a dull appearance.Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2024
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The park, a UNESCO Heritage Site inscribed in 1991, is home to several thousand Komodo dragons, the largest species of lizard in the world, according to UNESCO.Bella Stoddart,Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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The sarcophagus found inside the tomb was also inscribed with the name of its occupant and his titles, according to the post.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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The two-story space offers a piercing and welding studio, as well as free engravings.Violet Goldstone, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
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Bespoke watches featuring personalized engravings or unique dials are gaining popularity among collectors seeking exclusivity.Garth Friesen, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Emily carved her own path with roles in Spy Kids 2 and Young Sheldon.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Others might be more high-strung, trying to live up to the older sibling's example or carve out their own identity.Emily Edlynn, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
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Graham arrived in a plunging custom gown by Bach Mai, sculpted from black silk moiré.Marissa Muller, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
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In a June 1929 strip, Popeye survives 16 bullet wounds by petting Bernice, who saves his life and sculpts his magic muscles.Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
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This title traces the history of Breitling’s chronographs through three generations of family leadership.Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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The family business traces its history back to 1983, when corporate raider Sam Heyman (d. 2009), a onetime member of The Forbes 400 won a proxy battle for roofing-and-chemicals company GAF.Robert Olsen, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Etch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etch. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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