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Rachel and Stephen huddled around the illustration in the castle foyer with faithful Reece, under the pretence of translating its Latin inscription, before the two traitors asked Reece to make himself scarce.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
Indian authorities said an inscription on one of the caskets unearthed with the treasure confirmed the contents -- which include bone fragments -- as "relics of the Buddha".
From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026
On the back of the late Roman vessel, Meredith noticed abstract openwork shapes carved alongside a short inscription wishing the owner a long life.
From Science Daily • Dec. 16, 2025
An otherwise common inscription of the nembutsu prayer for Amida Buddha is cast on one side.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
The Museum held the remains of a broken sled in a glass case, and the inscription explained that it had been Leader’s arrival vehicle.
From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry
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