describing

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But both Caine and Hegseth downplayed those hostilities, with the general describing it as "low harassing fire" and the Pentagon chief saying that "right now, the ceasefire certainly holds."

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Louisiana Attorney General Murrill threatened to charge Duncan with perjury for describing himself as exonerated because he had pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

“These guys don’t know what they’re talking about,” she said, describing her initial reaction.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Broden's former school Tillington Manor Primary School had earlier paid tribute to him describing him as "a special young man" who was "kind-hearted, respectful and full of warmth".

From BBC • May 4, 2026

He could be describing any one of us.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin