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mirror

[mir-er] / ˈmɪr ər /




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The end of the Great Depression was just 25 years in our rearview mirror, but the stains were still easily seen throughout rural Kentucky.

From Salon Aug. 7, 2026

Digital twins, essentially virtual models that mirror a physical object, are a years-old concept, but gaining popularity amid improvements in AI and investments from companies like Nvidia.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

There are thousands of comments, with one follower suggesting to "wear baggy clothes and avoid the mirror", and another saying "eat chocolate".

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

But based on Thursday’s price action, investors appear to be betting aggressively that much of the pain is now in the rearview mirror with Situational Awareness out of the picture.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

Capricorn: Take a moment to look in the mirror and reflect.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Check out the ladies’ room, which has full-length mirrors.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Hoell and his colleagues analyzed nearly four decades of El Niño and La Niña oscillations and wildfire burn areas to understand how often the fire season mirrors the climate cycle.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Wangchuk studied mechanical engineering after a relative noticed his experiments with concave mirrors to brighten dark buildings and cook food.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

That mirrors the pattern of industries such as smartphones, electric vehicles and batteries, which emerged in the West only for China to seize dominant market share.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Sailors could insert coins or bronze mirrors into these holes as part of their prayers for a safe voyage.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

The buying spree was mirrored in Tokyo's four percent rally, with tech giant Advantest piling on 16 percent, chipmaker Kioxia 18 percent and tech investment titan SoftBank 14 percent.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

Substantial double-arch sliding glass doors that pocket into walls are mirrored on east and west walls.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

And Neill relished that ability, returning time and again to characters whose unpredictability mirrored life’s, creating an oeuvre that is both grotesque and supremely human.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

Its rapid growth is being mirrored across Europe, its rise aided by easing perceptions of it as a strictly discount grocer as shoppers became increasingly impressed by the quality of its products.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

The look in his eyes mirrored something I felt within me.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon

It is about the passing of specific legislation, mirroring the US ban on products that have used forced labour in supply chains.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

But mirroring overnight gains on the Nasdaq, Asia tech stocks rose for a second straight day, with Tokyo up almost two percent and semiconductor-heavy Seoul soaring 5.4 percent.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

He always refused, the restaurant’s humility always mirroring the man behind it.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

How AI’s sycophantic responses, language mirroring and hyperpersonalized content work together to send some people into a spiral.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

I keep drawing, mapping space, mirroring row upon row.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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