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engraving

[en-grey-ving] / ɛnˈgreɪ vɪŋ /


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After seeing the stone engraving of the Declaration of Independence, Gina Linn Espinoza said her mind was racing with thoughts of the history that brought us to the present day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

More than 40,000 years ago, early humans were already engraving symbols onto tools, figurines, and other objects.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

Erbium and neodymium are also important in making lasers for industrial engraving and cutting.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

The publishers – Cadell and Davies – paid 20 guineas for the new painting which they planned to use as an engraving in all future editions of Burns' books.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

Coach West comes over while I’m reading the engraving on the plaque below the statue.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée




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