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  • present participle of ravish.
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ravishing

[rav-i-shing] / ˈræv ɪ ʃɪŋ /


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Duras’ 1964 novel, “The Ravishing of Lol Stein,” also explores a woman’s obsession over the loss of a man.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2022

Simply Ravishing is the 5-2 favorite from the No. 3 post for the $400,000 Grade 1 Ashland for fillies, with 170 total points up for grabs towards the Kentucky Oaks on April 30.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2021

Ravishing as this is, it still disappointed many of Alcott’s contemporaries, because Jo didn’t marry Laurie.

From The New Yorker • Aug. 20, 2018

“I was going out to L.A. and I thought maybe I would look up Aaron, you know we were in the Army together --” With my cousin Ravishing, there was a much happier ending.

From New York Times • Oct. 4, 2012

Ravishing perfumes lulled their senses as they reposed in the shade of these fairy-like forests.

From Creed And Deed A Series of Discourses by Adler, Felix




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