depict
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While these facets might depict our tech-obsessed age, Mungiu writes them in a way that makes the Norwegians look silly, and the Gheorghius look like objectively good parents.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
But it’s also one that, as Ocasio-Cortez’s behind-the-scenes videos depict, is expensive, uncomfortable, and painful to pursue.
From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2026
In a letter addressed to Polymarket founder and Chief Executive Shayne Coplan, Menin asked for details about Polymarket promotional videos that appeared to depict fake trades and promoted insider trading on social media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
On Instagram, some videos depict people getting approached in malls and grocery stores and on college campuses and sidewalks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Some of the sculptures depict his parents with two boys.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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It’s quite scenic and peaceful-looking in cozy Hope, as cinematographer Hong Kyung-po casually depicts from the opening frames.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Keeve depicts Mizrahi’s process through personality-rich vignettes that speak to all of the love and excitement in his designs.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
The 11th-century work, which depicts the Norman conquest of England by William the Conqueror, arrived in London in July for a sell-out showcase that runs until July 2027.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
The reverse side of the coin depicts an image of the capercaillie which is found in a small part of Scotland and threatened with extinction.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Yet another common suffragist strategy was the presentation of pageants, which the dictionary defines as “an elaborate public dramatic presentation that usually depicts a historical or traditional event.”
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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In some states, marketing materials for annuities show double-digit “historical” returns on bespoke indexes that didn’t exist at the time of the returns depicted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Maccani, she said, had been a star prep football player and a college graduate — not a transient as he had been depicted in some early police accounts and news reports.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Through the 1970s and early 80s, her work depicted uncharacteristically dark series' of collages in which she embraced the imagery of natural life cycles.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
"We posted a video to our channels that ultimately depicted actions that are not aligned with our values as a brand," Good Good said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
But the many vividly depicted ceremonies in Mexica art and writing leave little doubt that it occurred—and on a large scale.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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Permission was also sought to play music along parts of the designated route lined with illuminated features depicting scenes from the Harry Potter franchise.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
His “Stickballers,” depicting children playing stickball, shares a throughline with other artists depicting scenes of everyday life in the collection, including Ernie Barnes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The other side of the coin features a version of the US presidential seal, depicting an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch while covered by a shield that says "250."
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Mr. Hara and Ms. Kobayashi prefer depicting to judging, leaving the latter, should we wish to engage, to us.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Printed in our textbooks was a list of major holidays accompanied by a scattered arrangement of photographs depicting French people in the act of celebration.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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