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While these facets might depict our tech-obsessed age, Mungiu writes them in a way that makes the Norwegians look silly, and the Gheorghius look like objectively good parents.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
They both depict Napoleon on a horse, one beside the Sphinx, the other before the titular city.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
But it’s also one that, as Ocasio-Cortez’s behind-the-scenes videos depict, is expensive, uncomfortable, and painful to pursue.
From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2026
On Instagram, some videos depict people getting approached in malls and grocery stores and on college campuses and sidewalks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
The artist arranged it so that the papers, when assembled, depict the fearless leader’s proud, defiant face.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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In addition to Hello Kitty, the card depicts several other recognizable characters produced by the Japanese company Sanrio: My Melody, Kuromi, Pompompurin, Keroppi, Cinnamoroll, Chococat and Pochacco.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
The bust on sale depicts Daphne, Apollo's first love in Greek mythology, and is inscribed with the Latin phrase "me fecit Roma" - translating to "Rome made me".
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Keeve depicts Mizrahi’s process through personality-rich vignettes that speak to all of the love and excitement in his designs.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
The 11th-century work, which depicts the Norman conquest of England by William the Conqueror, arrived in London in July for a sell-out showcase that runs until July 2027.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
This 1815 lithograph depicts the scandalous adultery trial of the Reverend Henry Ward Beecher.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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Hershey has faced similar litigation over other seasonal Reese’s candies, including ghost-shaped chocolates without depicted facial features and football-shaped candies that lacked the laces shown on their packaging.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
It said the five ads it were banned had depicted women irresponsibly, and were likely to cause serious or widespread offence.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Early cave paintings depicted animals with highly specific and idiosyncratic detail, but human beings were made to appear vague and generic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
DHS said the post depicted Harjinder Singh, an Indian truck driver accused of causing a fatal crash last year that left three people dead after his 18-wheeler collided with their minivan in Florida.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
They’re depicted in bright colors and bold, sweeping lines.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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In what is believed to be its first time travelling outside France, the tapestry depicting 627 figures and more than 700 animals has been laid flat in a raised glass cabinet.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
His “Stickballers,” depicting children playing stickball, shares a throughline with other artists depicting scenes of everyday life in the collection, including Ernie Barnes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Sydney Marathon confirmed runners would receive the medal depicting the incorrect city's stadium, noting: "It's a beautiful medal, and now a little more unique."
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
On her way out, Nanna pocketed a mosaic tile depicting the shape-shifting Greek sea god Proteus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
They walked along the granite embankments of the Neva, past the magnificent Admiralty building and its proud white columns, its countless statues and friezes depicting figures from myths and ancient times.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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