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verse

[vurs] / vɜrs /


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Subsequently, other artists, like Louis Armstrong and Dinah Washington, removed that verse entirely, which transformed “Black and Blue” into something else altogether—a passionate outcry for universal solidarity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Dripping with sarcastic self-confidence, it has hooks within hooks, not to mention a guest verse from BTS star J-Hope.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

This is the last verse of “Streets of Minneapolis,” Springsteen’s protest song about the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

A new verse of a familiar song played out in the markets Monday.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

He remembered the last verse he sang and began again.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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