as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
got a CD of the best-selling children's story that happened to be narrated by the author herself
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Treloar narrates his family’s history with respect and self-awareness, a reminder to honor our family treasures and their origins.
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Longreads, 20 Dec. 2024
The three episodes narrate the lives and working conditions of small-scale miners in the context of colonialism.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
The Grinch features Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role, while Pharrell Williams gently narrates the film.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Culpo nor the TikTok user narrating the clip didn't explicitly explain the reason for comparing Berrios to Bryan.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Longreads, 20 Dec. 2024
The three episodes narrate the lives and working conditions of small-scale miners in the context of colonialism.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
The Grinch features Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role, while Pharrell Williams gently narrates the film.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Culpo nor the TikTok user narrating the clip didn't explicitly explain the reason for comparing Berrios to Bryan.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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After an app update rollout that can best be described as disastrous, Sonos is seeking a new CEO.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Leaders of the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys extremist groups were convicted of seditious conspiracy for what prosecutors described as plots to use violence to stop the peaceful transfer of power from Trump, the Republican incumbent, to Biden.DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 13 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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Plus, Blue Origin is selling launches at a price per satellite that’s significantly better than SpaceX, a former employee told Forbes.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 14 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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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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Few journalists have chronicled the heartbeat of a city with such consistency and depth.Trif Alatzas, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
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The new Max medical drama chronicles a 15-hour shift at a fictional Pittsburgh emergency room.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 9 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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“Narrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrate. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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