imitate

Example Sentences

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Machines designed to imitate human intelligence may help illuminate what makes human consciousness unique.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“Succession” was incredible, but watching life both imitate and build on its art was better.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 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

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

He looked at Moss and inclined his head, trying to imitate what he’d seen the other students do to one another in the hallways, across the quad.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro