describing

Example Sentences

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I’m describing the movie, though since Baker had never earned a single Oscar nomination during his celebrated career, it could also describe his own journey to the Oscar record books.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Last week, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei similarly spoke of Kenya's key diplomatic role, describing the nation as a "bridge-builder" in Africa.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

GameStop fell 2% after eBay rejected the smaller retailer’s $56 billion takeover bid, describing the proposal as “neither credible nor attractive.”

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

When her husband entered politics, she helped him pursue his dreams, Ms. Romano tells us, describing her as a close political adviser and essential emotional support.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Uncle Antonio told her of the deserts in Baja California, describing them as terrible places of heat, sand, and bare rocks, with no water to be found.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty