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inscription

[in-skrip-shuhn] / ɪnˈskrɪp ʃən /


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On its back, a carved inscription reads, “This Machine Kills Fascists.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Below that, an inscription will read: “Symbols of local worship places I took my young children to. Thanking America’s freedom of religion. And hoping for a conciliation between Islam, Christianity and other religions.”

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

The scarcely legible inscription reads: "Presented to Stan Drew by the committee of the Penarth Central Boxing Club, in appreciation of his loyal service, April 10th 1937."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

On the back, the inscription reads "Class Picture 1997".

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

When the ink had dried, he tipped all the powder onto the inscription and folded the paper swiftly into a little square package.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman




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