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[ik-spres] / ɪkˈsprɛs /






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His early remarks led to all of his support acts to drop out of the tour in solidarity with Macklemore, and fans to express frustration.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

There is also the distraction for retail investors that is now provided by prediction markets, which allow them to express a view on stocks without buying them outright.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

Residents in Maine's frontier towns express worry that the tariffs have also triggered a rupture in cross-border relationships built up over decades, and that the intricate community fabric could take years to repair.

From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026

In the following I will attempt to describe how finances express themselves in vehicle aesthetics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

Danny and Vinny both knew what Eisman thought of these subprime lenders, but didn’t see the need for him to express it here, in this manner.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

Many artificial intelligence systems use sentiment analysis to determine whether language expresses positive, negative, or neutral feelings.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

She expresses profound love for the two children she has while regretting that she was forced to become a mother before she could give those children the life she believed they deserved.

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

Like all the other animals, he expresses himself through bleats, grunts and hugely dynamic facial expressions.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

Edmond “Eddy” Porteous, one of the novel’s narrators, is an 18-year-old gay man in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1988, and like many artsy young people he expresses his personality through the music he listens to.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

“And as each individual will... expresses itself through commerce ... the good of all shall be promoted ... and mankind ...” Mr. Gitney glided behind him like a large white slug.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson

Prime Suspect creator Lynda La Plante expressed interest in a TV version of Perry's books, but the author vetoed the plan for the same reason.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

A KFF poll in September found that 60% of voters are very worried or somewhat worried about handling healthcare expenses, while 59% expressed that type of concern about paying for gasoline and other transportation expenses.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

“Of those complex comments, approximately 12 expressed concern and/or disapproval” of California’s coastal management, according to the draft review, which referred to these comments in its recommendations for corrective actions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

In a recent interview with Forbes Turkey, Mildon lamented Maduro’s ouster but expressed little concern for his businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

For the most part, however, Buck’s love was expressed in adoration.

From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London

During his eulogy at his son’s funeral, Eisenkot broke down in tears, expressing the loss many Israelis felt after Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

“I am deeply distressed,” she said, expressing concern for any children who may have been harmed.

From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026

Rather than simply expressing happiness or approval, many positive words may convey a sense of security, stability, or predictability.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

"I want a new change for me, for you, for everyone," Beltran said, expressing hope for Machado's return and an economic revival.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

She told Brad, “Yes, blockhead is one word, but can’t you find a better way of expressing yourself?”

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary


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