verse

Example Sentences

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The Texan artist revives the old-time western song on this appealing and historically minded album of vintage verse set to music.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Though fluent in academic lingo, his verse was approachable, written with students and the public in mind and indicative of someone who always made sure to not stay stuck in the proverbial ivory tower.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

This final quote is not from the Bible, although it has the cadence of a religious verse.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

There was a performance of the sixth verse of La Marseillaise, the French national anthem, as it was deemed to be more universal and less patriotic.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Father gave a bow of assent and Meyer plunged into verse.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom