Example Sentences
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De Palma paints pictures that don’t conflict so much as they coexist, like two sides of a coin — purity and debauchery, the real, politically sanctioned currencies of this country — fresh from the U.S.
From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026
It’s one thing to conceive of such a project and another altogether to make it happen — so much technology, compared to, say, mixing paints and choosing a paintbrush.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026
Gilliam recently taught his 6-year-old to throw a punch; he also paints her nails.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
While some previous studies have indicated that rising sea levels could boost carbon storage in mangrove ecosystems, a new study paints a more complicated picture.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Recording a creature’s movements, behavior, or stages of development—as Maria did—meant long hours watching, paints in hand, and the ability to sketch quickly when something happened.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
