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[lenz] / lɛnz /


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Parkinson photographed a black vulture perched over a dead yacaré caiman in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands, keeping his boat at a distance and using a long telephoto lens to capture the shot.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Iger rejected the notion that he experienced “buyer’s remorse,” maintaining on a November 2024 call with analysts that the deal was made “through the lens of streaming.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

Albon and Palmer should be saluted both for their attempt to train a historian’s lens on an important, previously underexamined subject, and for their engagement with real examples of children’s eternal ability to surprise you.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Kushner’s, on the other hand, is primarily influenced by his alleged business savvy; like his father-in-law, he sees everything through the lens of a win-win real estate deal.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

In a moment she reappeared holding a camera, a real camera, with a thick lens like a big tin can.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

Much of the audience looks like clones of the star rapper, dressed in extremely oversized white tees, baggy denim, thick gold chains, tilted snapbacks and white-framed sunglasses with words written across the lenses.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

“His prescription contact lenses had expired,” Sidhar reported, “and he told his chain of command that he couldn’t even see what he was doing, and he was worried about causing accidents.”

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

"We know that no one system is foolproof," Nilsonne says, "which is why we have multiple lenses - it is crucial that the technology and human expertise work together."

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

“You need to deal with what you wear and wear it comfortably,” the 35-year-old teacher told AFP, brandishing a sword and wearing blood-red contact lenses.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

Although the Dutch version used two concave lenses, giving an upside-down image, Galileo used one convex lens and one concave lens, giving an upright image.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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