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prose

[prohz] / proʊz /


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Part of that building inspired the next generation of rappers to incorporate their love of other aspects of Asian pop culture, such as anime, into their prose and performance style.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

His writings may lack the poetic fluency of Thomas Jefferson’s, but his prose is always clear and direct.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

It also earned 28-year-old Salam a place on the Observer's list of the best debut novelists of 2026, with the paper saying "his raucous, wildly inventive prose is bound for a much bigger audience".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Luiselli’s prose is elegant as ever — she handles difficult themes with grace, and the two main characters prove to be unforgettable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Using a formal style when an informal style is called for results in prose that seems stuffy, pompous, affected, haughty.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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