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Mr. Page and Ms. Faridany outshine most of their younger peers onstage in their fluent and lucid treatment of Shakespeare’s verse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Though fluent in academic lingo, his verse was approachable, written with students and the public in mind and indicative of someone who always made sure to not stay stuck in the proverbial ivory tower.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Alford responded with a Bible verse from the Gospel of Matthew: “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?” according to texts viewed by The Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
This final quote is not from the Bible, although it has the cadence of a religious verse.
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026
It began with “Ah! si tu savais,” and every verse ended with “si tu savais.”
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
Vocabulary lists containing verse
Reading: Literature - Poetry - Introductory
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"Easter, 1916" by W.B. Yeats
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Reading: Literature - Poetry - Middle School
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