ellipsis
Example Sentences
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The game is an ellipsis between moments, running constantly in the background of my life.
From Washington Post
The opening draws you right in with its destabilizing jump cuts, controlled freneticism, narrative ellipses and oddball swerves — cut to a fog-wreathed discussion about insomnia — which creates an inviting ambiguity.
From New York Times
Rather than attempt to convey that significance in its full sweep, Chukwu condenses it into meaningful details, fugitive moments, tranquil ellipses, explosive gestures and, especially, the face of one woman in joy and in agony.
From New York Times
He talks in ellipses and apologises several times for rambling - but there's an obvious affection for Pavement and its fans.
From BBC
This ellipsis is a casual piece of grammar.
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
