verse

Example Sentences

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There was a performance of the sixth verse of La Marseillaise, the French national anthem, as it was deemed to be more universal and less patriotic.

From BBC

It features an extra verse written from a female perspective, as sung by Dean, a recent Grammy winner.

From BBC

The family was preternaturally literary: Besides Alfred, seven of his siblings went on to publish verse.

From The Wall Street Journal

The verses would be passable if not for the unremarkable “day in the life” lyrics.

From Salon

He studied and wrote poetry in detention, penning his verses on cigarette boxes when he couldn't access paper.

From Barron's