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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 renderings of the arch depict gold inscription that say "One Nation Under God", topped with two gold eagles and a golden-winged Lady Liberty.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

I’m back in front of my laptop, faced with a greater challenge: the inscription for my headstone in no more than eight words.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera




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