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poetical



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His colleague in this translation was the eminent Assyriologist Jacob Dahl, who lends historical authority to Mr. Armitage’s poetical gifts.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

Before her, I'd scribe satirical or poetical critiques that had the power to gut some of the toughest people walking the planet.

From Salon Feb. 9, 2023

A portrait of James Russell Lowell, his overpraised poetical antecedent, was hung proudly in his study.

From New York Times Aug. 12, 2022

But inspiration that even another artist can hear, and a painter can listen to and paint his greatest painting because of the poetical words that’s passing through his mind.

From Washington Post Apr. 5, 2022

It is an example of what is called poetical language.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood




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