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[waks] / wæks /


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American leaders usually take that moment of deserved honor and gratitude to pay homage to the dead and wax poetic about the values and the ideals for which they died.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

When genuine art materials were difficult to obtain during World War II, he used children’s wax crayons.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

This ritual lasted an entire night and involved burning small figures made of wax and clay while an exorcist recited specific incantations.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

The fishtail halter dress, made from an African wax Akara fabric picked out by Mpamaugo’s mother, was a medley of shapes, patterns and colors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Fat wax pillar candles burn at the center, beside a carved stone vase full of wood sorrel.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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