imitate

Example Sentences

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AI can imitate some of that process, but it cannot truly replicate it.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

In Chipotle’s case, Ells freely admits his muse was taquerías in San Francisco’s Mission District that prepped burritos in the assembly line manner and size his company would soon imitate.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

The share price reaction is likely due to short-term-focused positioning in the market as investors imitate a narrative that has unfolded in other industries, the analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

He later backtracked, appearing to be wary of the implications of appearing to imitate India, but would it be so bad if England were?

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Theo pulled her crust to pieces and arranged three crumbs in an inverted L-shape to imitate torches blazing in a dark French meadow.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein