framing

Example Sentences

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Nowhere is there any critical examination of this framing of distressed children as “clients” holding “goals” of changing themselves.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

European Council President António Costa confirmed in a social media post ahead of the opening bell that he had spoken to Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, framing the discussion as an attempt to “de-escalate the situation.”

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The film’s claustrophobic framing, paired with a locked-down camera, quickly creates a clammy unease.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Go through the account activity together, framing it as a routine check rather than accusing him of being foolish or incompetent.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

The old lady standing there was little, with a crooked back and a black chador framing her face, so you couldn’t even tell if she had hair.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri