depiction
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Prosecutors allege that Matar was motivated by a fatwa that Ayatollah Khomeini, then leader of Iran, issued in 1989 following Rushdie's depiction of a fictionalized Prophet Muhammad in his novel "The Satanic Verses."
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
They often serve a primarily narrative role, portraying the central figures and giving a flavor of life at the court, such as a rare depiction of Jahangir embracing his wife Nur Jahan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Jeremy Howe, who edits The Archers, called Greene "utterly singular, a fabulous and raucously funny raconteur" in a statement, calling her depiction of Jill "formidable, but also wonderfully warm, loving and enormous fun".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
His depiction of sordid behavior—like his rich portrait of Mumbai—adds the required texture to this frothy caper.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
“Then you could’ve written a better depiction of me,” Dad says as his phone beeps.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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They include depictions of Manila as a clown and a snake, among other things.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The diary comics of interactions between stick-figure depictions of Wertz and her son, Felix, will resonate with anyone who has ever drowsed through days with a newborn.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
Known for his plein air landscapes and masterful depictions of clouds, he turned to studio work to make money during the Great Depression.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
The artist also chronicled his own face and physique from youth through old age, with unflinching depictions of time’s toll.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
In their place were depictions of African history: a prince and princess strolling beside a crystal river; a conclave of black scholars debating in an outdoor forum.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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