paint

Example Sentences

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She resists, preferring to forget the intense physical and emotional pain of her life, but is lured by her longing to paint again.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Acordagoitia sketched several table-top designs for the public to paint at the event.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Of course, it’s still possible that Trump’s arch, Reflecting Pool paint job, and other proposed architectural changes won’t materialize, at least in full.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Croatian band Lelek also wore face paint, with symbols representing the resistance of Catholic women during the Ottoman Empire, a topic they addressed with haunting folkloric harmonies on their song Andromeda.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Just days before Maggie left for her tutor’s home, Elisha arranged for an artist to paint her portrait.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock