imitate
Example Sentences
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Sometimes these efforts attempt to be positive; contemporary Christian music has long attempted to imitate secular chart success, but with a “Jesus loves you” message.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
The newly developed hydrogel is designed to imitate this early healing phase.
From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026
In Chipotle’s case, Ells freely admits his muse was taquerías in San Francisco’s Mission District that prepped burritos in the assembly line manner and size his company would soon imitate.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
The share price reaction is likely due to short-term-focused positioning in the market as investors imitate a narrative that has unfolded in other industries, the analyst adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
Theo pulled her crust to pieces and arranged three crumbs in an inverted L-shape to imitate torches blazing in a dark French meadow.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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