Example Sentences

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The work was unveiled in 1920 in a ceremony that lauded Otis for typifying “the ideal which first brought men and women to America.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2024

And typifying a game in which almost every other play seemed to draw some type of discussion from the officials, Seattle appeared to have the TD on a Smith pass to Noah Fant.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2023

Before expending the effort typifying one's love language, it is worth inquiring: is the concept is actually psychologically meaningful, or just another batch of pop psychology B.S.?

From Salon • Aug. 6, 2021

The jeans are described on Nordstrom's website as typifying "rugged, Americana workwear" and "hard-working action".

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2017

With outstretched wings and defiant attitude it stood there, typifying the spirit of its young namesakes.

From The Boy Scouts for Uncle Sam by Goldfrap, John Henry