describing

Example Sentences

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“Fire moves quick,” the 32-year-old Forstag says in a voiceover, describing his former job, before seamlessly shifting to what’s happening in Washington.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2026

Throughout the World Cup, videos have emerged on Instagram and TikTok of StubHub customers describing their nightmare experiences with the ticket-selling platform.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

Ruthin pupil Hari, 15, said he was "absolutely devastated", describing how the small classes make it "really easy to learn".

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

Earlier this week, Trump was still talking about the castle, describing it as the "longest building I've ever seen".

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

When you describe the texture of a piece of music, you are describing how much is going on in the music at any given moment.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones