trace
Example Sentences
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Objects–from Washington’s personal copy of “Common Sense” to World War II-era posters–trace the inquisitive, forward-looking attitude of America.
The research team, led by Qin and University of Southern California global change biology professor David Hutchins, conducted carefully controlled experiments designed to avoid trace metal contamination.
From Science Daily
His 2025 children’s book, “The History of We,” tells the story of how humanity can trace its roots to Africa.
From Los Angeles Times
Enter John Sexton, who told the council he had traced Watson's descendants and was in negotiations with them to purchase the land.
From BBC
She traces the outline of the “stuck that” sticker with one fingertip.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
