paraphrase
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When Jay goes on to paraphrase “Baldwin” on the subject of white racism, Leigh is befuddled: “Alec Baldwin’s black?” he sputters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 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 “Chinatown,” it’s Florida, Jake: “Neighbors” does rely heavily on the Sunshine State for its darker material.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
But to paraphrase Keynes: in the long run, we’ll all be broke, at least those of us who work for low wages and live in exorbitantly overpriced motels.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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