the image of

Example Sentences

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Perhaps, with new technologies and methods of analysis, they can become even rarer, enabling economics to shed the image of a dismal science.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

It's a far cry from the image of a dynamic sportsman and action hero which he once hoped would define him.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Now, Erewhon evokes the image of smooth-skinned, health-conscious Angelenos with money to burn.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

With its palm trees standing alongside the minaret and its nondescript suburban homes lining the street, this suburb presents the image of a peaceful, multicultural America.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

During my five weeks in the United States, I spent a lot of time on planes and waiting around in airports, where the image of Americans as hard workers was clearly up for grabs.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris