approximation

A pinched approximation of a muted trumpet suggests some kind of mutant jazz unfolding nearby, while unpredictable pitch changes conjure visions of a tape slipping off a spool.

Burns invokes the Patriots dumping British tea into Boston Harbor, garbed in approximations of Indian dress mixed with their usual clothing.

Also, the hair stylist deserves an Oscar for White’s fantastic approximation of Springsteen’s early ’80’s hair.

Afraid of deportation — and with just five hours before the payment deadline — she selected the closest approximation she could find, $110 for an appeal filed before July 7.

“We gave our best approximation to the lawmakers, and they made their decision,” he said.