represent

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The U.S. president eventually backed down on his threats to take control of Greenland, but the dispute appeared to represent a turning point in his relations with Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Bottom line: Airbnb won’t accept photos that do not represent the reality of the space.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Although only a small fraction of schizophrenia patients carry mutations in grin2a, the researchers suggest that dysfunction in this circuit may represent a shared mechanism underlying cognitive impairments in some patients.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“Having those awards and recognitions from precisely the spaces that you’re making films to represent, it really validates the work,” Eduvijes Carrera said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Satisfied with my coverage, I waited until the room was so full that I wouldn’t be noticed before slipping out and grabbing a blanket that I knew was supposed to represent the Mohawk Indians.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin