as in described
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he limned the scene in the courtroom so perfectly I could practically see it
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Oft described as a sweet and sensual floral, this opens with notes of rhubarb, lychee, and bergamot with damascena rose at the heart—rooted in cashmere and musk.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2024 -
The Birkin look-alike is described as a genuine leather handbag purse for women and a tote shoulder bag.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
31 Dec. 2024
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The team’s original logo, used until 1971, depicted a caricature of a Native American wearing a loincloth, tomahawk and headdress running on top of an outline of the region, including Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma and Arkansas.—
Daniel Desrochers,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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Guy, Pula and Mamma Mia all were shown in Harry and Meghan’s 2024 holiday card — a first for Mamma Mia, as Guy and Pula had been depicted in previous holiday cards, as well.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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That is, until Gary runs into Madison, portrayed by Adria Arjona.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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The former ruling family, widely condemned over the president’s use of chemical weapons against his own civilians, have been portrayed as sincere sweethearts.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Limned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limned. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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