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description

[dih-skrip-shuhn] / dɪˈskrɪp ʃən /




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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

“Backing to the natural beauty of woods and a creek, the property enjoys exceptional privacy and a sense of peaceful seclusion,” the description continued.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

“Shai has made hoops all about foul baiting and now you’re stuck guarding him in Underdog’s new board game,” a description reads on the game’s website.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

It was simply a description of the way things were—of hell and heaven, of how men act and how God acts.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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