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descriptive

[dih-skrip-tiv] / dɪˈskrɪp tɪv /


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"Rush revealed to a foreign government official the existence and certain descriptive information of a US government clandestine human source," they said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

That could involve replacing an image-heavy webpage with one emphasizing descriptive text, or tracking down outdated pricing information and getting it updated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

“Time and Water” touches on the epic verse called rimurs, passed down via chanted song by Icelandic women, their descriptive, sorrowful tales like dispatches from previous ages.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026

The information companies gather on users can range from internal purchase history, to internet search histories, precise geolocation and descriptive demographics like age, race and class.

From Salon ● May 18, 2026

Nervous, I stand up and read my descriptive essay about walking Mrs. Gilbert’s dog, with his “tiny needle teeth” and “smooshed-in snout.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein


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