reflection

Example Sentences

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"I think it was obviously a reflection of the time, but the thing I find most sad is that they actually thought I was a boy. I mean, that's devastating," she quips.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, and is historically a day of sorrow, fasting, and reflection.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“This agreement with Boeing is a direct reflection that speed, volume, and a resilient supply chain are paramount,” said Michael Duffey, Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

What you saw on the court is a reflection and a byproduct of what’s happened on the inside.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

That reflection, the monster that she became, had been her great salvation, the thing that had saved her from falling into the dark, plummeting off that sill when all she wanted to do was fly.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny