reflect
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“Every detail, from the custom Vintage Rose hue to the hand-draped silk chiffon, delicate lacework and sculpted corsetry, was created to reflect her effortless spirit while celebrating the artistry of couture.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
The two events converged in a coincidence of summer timing, and not only because they reflect ancient and modern cultural divergences among the peoples who are the heirs to a common classical heritage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
These recent surges may in turn reflect the growing popularity of birdwatching among young people, with reports Gen Z birders have flocked to nature reserves.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Yet Supino added that he now values AT&T’s stock at an earnings multiple “below historic averages to reflect a stubborn Starlink overhang.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 25, 2026
As he walked down the sloping trail that led past the berry bushes and the tasty grasses and finally spilled out onto the Fabulous Beach, Duane had time to reflect on all that had happened.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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Monday’s sharp selloff reflects easing fears of a broadening conflict after two weeks of strikes, but key risks remain, according to market watchers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The country's growing Muslim population also reflects a greater nationwide trend.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Weger says her apartment reflects the way she dresses, with layers of art, vintage clothes and accessories, each with its own story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
“This visionary project reflects Tyson’s commitment to providing quality education and opportunities,” a 2024 news release for the school stated.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
The streetlight reflects off the silver chain peeking out from his collar.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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Instead, dreams reflected a complex mixture of personal characteristics, including a tendency to mind-wander, an interest in dreams, and the quality of a person's sleep.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
The exuberant investor response to CXMT’s initial public offering in Shanghai reflected the company’s torrid growth in recent quarters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Shows like 'The Kumars at No. 42' reflected her world.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
But the piece also reflected feelings Valdez had about his long-estranged brother Frank, an engineer whose alienating efforts to deny his own background and fit in formed a heavy undercurrent in Valdez’s life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
By no means was it the first time he’d reflected on it; thoughts of the Sons of the Six had invaded his mind intermittently since he and Koffi had set foot in the jungle.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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As Betye Saar turns 100, she’s more interested in creating new work than reflecting on her legacy as one of America’s most groundbreaking artists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Stodden said she chose to speak out after reflecting: "I can't change what happened to me but I can ask myself: How did so many adults look at a minor and decide this was acceptable?"
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Where the researchers expected to see a smooth spectrum produced by light reflecting from dust, they instead found a pattern of peaks and dips.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Where I ended up is so far removed from where I began that reflecting back on it became really fun,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The surface of the lake was a black mirror reflecting the moonlight.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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