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reflection

[ri-flek-shuhn] / rɪˈflɛk ʃən /




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"You have to sort of get through and understand it and have that reflection of it."

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

“Across all consumers, only 8% expect their income growth to exceed inflation in the year ahead … a reflection of the belief that high prices will continue to be burdensome,” she wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

“A resort-style pool, tranquil lily ponds, meandering pathways, shaded terraces, and a full-size tennis court create moments of both recreation and quiet reflection, where the sounds of nature replace the pace of everyday life.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

I entered the cocoon of my guesthouse, and my reflection blurred as I looked in the mirror.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

For a moment, her stomach flickered with a panic she didn’t quite understand, but when she caught a glimpse of her face in the reflection of the wineglass, it was hers.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

Bourdain’s singular reflections could only come from a life well-lived and filled with mistakes.

From Salon Aug. 12, 2026

AI often struggles with lighting, reflections and visual perspective.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Read our reporters' reflections from the US, Canada and Mexico and then choose from our chief football writer Phil McNulty's selections for best goal and best save.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

A pair of heartwarming World Cup reflections: Soccer stirs up all sorts of emotions for fans.

From Slate Jul. 10, 2026

We stood up and seent our reflections in the train’s window.

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis




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