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description

[dih-skrip-shuhn] / dɪˈskrɪp ʃən /




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After reading that, my friend’s description of me as a connector took on a different meaning.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 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

Here is a general description of my share for the privilege of owning a summer home in the Adirondacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“Yes, go on,” insisted Handsome, already caught up in the description.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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