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[dih-skrahyb] / dɪˈskraɪb /


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In the popular Reddit forum “Am I the Asshole?” users describe a personal experience and others weigh in on whether the person is at fault.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Many of the diet’s principles are surprisingly simple, which could explain its enduring popularity and effectiveness and why nutrition experts often describe it as an eating pattern rather than a diet.

From MarketWatch Aug. 16, 2026

When people describe Gen Z as uninterested in going out, I wonder what exactly they’re looking at.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

"I can't describe it in words, but it was very special for me," he said.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

I don’t really know how to describe it.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

The author describes how in June 1940 the Nazis requisitioned the hotel to be the home of the Abwehr, the more civilized part of the intelligence services, at least compared with the Gestapo.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Shark expert Dr Jack Cooper describes those claims as "ludicrous".

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

The few vehicles scattered in the parking lot, I learned, belonged mostly to Bill Hays, who describes himself as a “car guy.”

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

Endothelial function describes how well blood vessels relax and widen, and better function is associated with a lower risk of heart attacks.

From Science Daily Aug. 13, 2026

So he goes to a doctor, describes her symptoms, and asks for advice.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

Authorities described the conditions Sunday as still "challenging", but two of the fire fronts -- heading towards the localities of Jalhay and Monschau -- were now "under control", according to Interior Minister Bernard Quintin.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

Unfortunately, that created what Pill described as a tinderbox, ignited by the energy crisis after Russia invaded Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

The species is described in theJournal of Vertebrate Paleontology.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

Though she described the settlement as a done deal, she obliquely suggested changes might still be afoot.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

She was described by a Spiritualist historian as, “The best test, rapping and physical medium I ever met, as well as one of the kindest and most noble-hearted of women.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

“Relentlessly, more and more and more,” he said, describing the pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

Now, families of those on board have begun speaking out publicly, describing concerns about mental health and supply issues aboard the aircraft carrier.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

The result provides the first direct experimental confirmation of predictions describing antineutrino emissions from shut down reactors and spent fuel.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

Eclipse watchers gathered on beaches, hilltops and parks to watch the Moon pass in front of the Sun on Wednesday, describing the rare event as "incredible".

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

In myths they don’t spend time describing things like cities.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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