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description

[dih-skrip-shuhn] / dɪˈskrɪp ʃən /




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The other group, which acted as a control, saw an image and description of the item, but no prompt about low supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“A soaring two-story glass conservatory, expansive living and dining rooms, and an open-concept kitchen with sliding glass doors invite seamless indoor-outdoor living while overlooking the skyline,” the description went on.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 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

His bombed-out inner life matches his description of Rotterdam so closely that it can’t help but seem like a projection.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“You’ve heard the description of the case. You are posing as my companion. You’re a modest helpmate, so you do not need a taffeta gown, Nell. Your plain checkered dress will serve just fine.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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