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serpentine

[sur-puhn-teen, -tahyn] / ˈsɜr pənˌtin, -ˌtaɪn /


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Graham and his co-writer Jack Thorne construct a back-and-forth discussion that flows as naturally as any friendly chat, yet cleverly serpentines through Jamie’s perceptions about himself and the world around him.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2025

The tightening terror of this first chapter is impossible to break away from, but “Valentine” is a novel that serpentines around our expectations.

From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2020

Dr. Hunt, and others, on the origin and distribution of the serpentines, and have been fully discussed and ventilated.

From Geological Report on Asbestos and its Indications, in the Province of Quebec, Canada by Boyd, Lucius J.

The road descends by another series of serpentines, and a long straight drive brings us into the town.

From The Land of the Black Mountain The Adventures of Two Englishmen in Montenegro by Wyon, Reginald

The car accelerated at a terrific rate and from the way it swayed and dived it was clear that the tunnel spiralled downwards in steep serpentines.

From The Brain by Blade, Alexander




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