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description

[dih-skrip-shuhn] / dɪˈskrɪp ʃən /




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Rocky by his own description: “I’m a plate of leftovers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The latter is baked into the law as a discretionary grant that is, despite USCIS’s description of it as an “extraordinary relief,” closer to the norm.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

After the call Eryn shed tears of joy and hopes the support from the Hollywood star will help raise awareness of the need for audio description to be available in cinemas.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

If the job description remains the same while you’ve been cut loose, that’s another red flag.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

He had found the missing link in Harvey’s description of blood circulation, a link which Harvey himself had guessed must be there, but could not detect with the instruments at his disposal.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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