poignant

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Among the 30,000 people attending the poignant ceremony, known as the Way of the Cross, was Sarah, a Palestinian Catholic.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Bainbridge gives O’Hara one of the novel’s most poignant observations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Nguyen deftly crafts a poignant and contemplative snapshot of these seven bonded men who are caught between several masters in the creation of “Arirang.”

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

For three decades, Banksy has challenged authority, mocked consumer culture and transformed public spaces into poignant canvases - while keeping his true identity hidden from the world.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

It would make for a poignant moment of television.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau