free verse

Example Sentences

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The history of art reads here as one long, free verse poem-in-progress, gorgeous and absorbing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

When raw veggies were served I have often observed That the crudites flew in free verse.

From Washington Post • Aug. 18, 2022

Tanikawa is among Japan’s most famous modern poets, and a master of free verse on the everyday.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2022

As for that free verse: Here Woods finds success.

From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2022

“Looks kind of like free verse, doesn’t it?”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt