describing

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“I’ve called this a hyper-complex risk environment for the sector. I’ve been quoted as describing the situation as a five-alarm fire,” said Jim Robb, the nonprofit’s chief executive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Lightbody also reflected on Snow Patrol's recent run of live performances, describing the band's summer shows as "brilliant".

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

But it suffered a legal blow in June last year when the EU top court's adviser recommended upholding the fine in an opinion, describing Google's arguments as "ineffective".

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

And, they’re going to need a reasonably specific warrant describing what’s going to be searched.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

But when it came to describing what her face looked like underneath the mask, I simply couldn't find the right words.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl