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[blur] / blɜr /




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The blur outside becomes enveloping and unfathomable; the universe inside the car evolves as the friends invent tension-defusing rituals to keep from screaming at one another.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

At a certain point, the alerts begin to blur together.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Those windows also help to blur the lines between the indoors and out—giving the property a natural feel that is further emphasized by the use of wood throughout the design.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

There’s no dribbling here, no sudden change of direction, or blur of delicate touches.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

I looked into the side of one of her shiniest pans to see what I looked like, but I only saw a blur.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

“A carefully curated palette of wood, stone, water, and light blurs the boundaries between indoors and out, creating an atmosphere of serenity and effortless connection to the landscape.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

The Polish nobility, for instance, is portrayed as not so noble, which blurs the line between invaders and oppressors; any subtleties to be discerned between the languages spoken were probably swallowed up in the subtitles.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 28, 2026

Martinez is throwing some blurs these days after returning this season following Tommy John surgery in June 2024.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 25, 2026

The split reaction reflects a broader debate over how journalists operate in an era when protests are live-streamed, social media blurs professional boundaries, and reporters increasingly find themselves in the middle of political confrontations.

From Salon Jan. 31, 2026

I could scroll through Twitter until my vision blurs and then collapse on my bed like an Oscar Wilde character.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour

The video even featured images of former presidential aide Andriy Yermak and parliamentary faction leader David Arakhamia, alongside blurred photographs of other figures within Zelensky's entourage.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

The distinction between the actress and her character became blurred, however.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

It has also blurred the line between college and professional sports.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

“That complexity has slowed decisions, blurred accountability and made it harder to deliver,” Xbox CEO Asha Sharma wrote to staff.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Her speech was slow and blurred, but she was trying to say something.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

While effective at drawing attention, they may have the unwanted effect of making viewers uncomfortable by blurring the lines of reality — even if the AI use is disclosed.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Across YouTube videos, video games, VR experiences and TikTok edits, audiences are located inside the environment itself blurring the boundaries between storytelling, role-playing, tourism and online participation.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

Atkinson stretched the lead out to 35-3, going in after some blurring footwork from Marcus Smith and a lovely offload off the floor from Van Poortvliet.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

The lines between AI and machinery are blurring, which is one reason why Wedbush analyst Dan Ives gives an 80% chance of a Tesla and SpaceX merger in 2027.

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

It takes me a second to realize that tears are blurring my vision.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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