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expression

[ik-spresh-uhn] / ɪkˈsprɛʃ ən /




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“This supports our view heading into October that back-end yields were likely approaching a peak, and that the equal weight S&P was the more attractive expression of the broadening trade.”

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

"We are all standing together because we are defending the Constitution. We are defending the idea of India. We are defending the vote, which is the expression of all Indians."

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Founder and former editor-in-chief Dmitry Muratov, jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 for his efforts to safeguard freedom of expression at the helm of the paper.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

The Latina expression of the gothic through self-styling is not a passing algorithmic trend — nor is it a passive imitation of white subcultures.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

He looked at the letter, then at me with a curious expression.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Now I understand that the reason is there’s too much information coming from their facial expressions for me to also pay attention to what they are saying.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

They may also find it more difficult to remember faces or interpret facial expressions compared with neurotypical individuals.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026

For its technical team, "Wildwood" marks a milestone in terms of the expressions created, and the menagerie of animals featured.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

Successful communication relies on a range of signals including speech, vocal tone, facial expressions and physical gestures.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

“Creepy-crawly—wherever do you learn these expressions, Margaret? At least dead animals stay where you put them. They don’t go skittering around beneath your chair and frightening you half to death!”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood


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