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posed

[pohzd] / poʊzd /
ADJECTIVE
formal
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Two young women who appeared to be in their early 20s posed for selfies under a “Wish Tree,” mouths pursed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

And the team’s official World Cup photo features the players dressed as Nordic warriors, weapons in hand, posed before a scenic fjord with long boats in the background.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Last month, the High Court said the opening of the facility should be halted after a rights group opened a case alleging it posed "grave and imminent risks" to public health.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Most of these initiatives, however, were considered too resource-intensive, and posed separate challenges.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Postmortem photographs of children showed their bodies posed as if asleep or with toys as if still alive.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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