crone
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Of course, she already knew much about oppression from Miss Asthma, a crone quick to mete out punishments like “one long supperless week” when Annie sticks up for herself.
From Slate • Aug. 17, 2024
Unlike Eugène Delacroix’s 1830 image of a beautiful and bare-breasted personification of French freedom, Kollwitz’s crone is shown from the back, her sinewy arms raised and hands clenched urgently, practically launching herself into the crowd.
From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2024
During her recent appearance on "Salon Talks," Light discussed the allure of her new "terrifying and funny" film, enjoying her "crone years" and what her own dream dinner would be.
From Salon • Nov. 23, 2022
And standing outside it was the crone from the road, holding a bright blue bottle in her gnarled hands.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2020
“Margaret, you must do something about my face. To look at me, anyone would think I was a bloodless old crone of twenty-five.”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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