paraphrase
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It is a good bet that, to paraphrase Al Jolson—who starred in the first talking movie a century ago—“You ain’t seen nothing yet.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
But to paraphrase Norma Desmond, it’s his ambition to say something meaningful that’s gotten small.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026
To paraphrase Coach Nick Saban: When it comes to these three American icons, it probably pays to trust the process.
From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025
Her performances are a space to have delirious fun, to paraphrase writer Kate Wolf.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
So I'll paraphrase it for you: Me: "This is obviously a clog. How about I take it apart and check the internal tubing?"
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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