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expression

[ik-spresh-uhn] / ɪkˈsprɛʃ ən /




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The Union of Journalists in Israel denounced threats against the filmmakers, saying in a statement that "without freedom of expression, there is no democracy".

From Barron's Sep. 17, 2026

Another NDF member told us he would never forget Tice's expression as he realised he had been betrayed.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

If an onomatopoeia names a sound, non-lexical vocables create a linguistic expression of somatic emotion without using actual language.

From Salon Sep. 13, 2026

Galicia wore a somber expression, as if still suffering from the shock, and he saw new evidence of trespassers, along with some fresh graffiti.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

The expression on his face showed how many times people had asked him that.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

From there, Saylor’s opinion consists mostly of expressions of bafflement at the idea that anyone would ever take this policy proposal seriously.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

But expressions turned to anxiety and caution reigned, as the vote count progressed and the left-wing bloc's lead began to shrink.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

Is it a sight of pure, inhumane evil, or do their blank expressions merely reflect a corruption that can still be reversed?

From Salon Sep. 7, 2026

The actors speak quietly, as if fearful of being overheard, whether or not there is anyone around to hear, and often regard one another with pained or stunned expressions.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

Cooks and servants of the garrison picked over the goods, demanding better prices while soldiers wandered in and out of the main gate with bored expressions, rarely stopping to look at the merchandise.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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