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engraving

[en-gray-ving] / ɛnˈgreɪ vɪŋ /


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The writing is piercing and suspenseful, and Ms. Cline deserves praise for engraving a style recognizably her own.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

"There is not only a process of repeating signs: there is real visuo-spatial planning, as if the authors already had an overall image of the figure in mind before engraving it."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026

At one point, Arkapaw rushed off the engraving platform to retrieve her phone from an assistant to document the moment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2026

Erbium and neodymium are also important in making lasers for industrial engraving and cutting.

From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026

Cardan is standing beside the bookshelves, a bland-faced male servant holding a court sword with gold engraving along the hilt and metal wings making the shape of the guard.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

Orders that ask for unique colors, name engravings and shapes now make up nearly a third of Adeyemo’s business.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026

The items included icons, engravings, embroidery and other works, some dating from the 16th century.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

The engravings were broadcast on a screen at the back of the ballroom for those on the far ends of the packed hall.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2026

Early paintings and engravings show people not just reacting to the world, but representing it, sharing stories and identities in a way no other species is known to have done.

From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2026

Even in the dim light, Archer recognized the weapon: all black, with engravings of scales and dull gold inlay.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee




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