as in inscription
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Other finds included lacquerware, bronze objects, slivers of bamboo bearing inscriptions, and several maps drawn on pine boards.—
Urnesha Bhattacherjee,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026 -
Between the bold colors and pretty ‘plant parent’ inscription, this trowel and hand rake are the perfect vibe.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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The quote is often cited as an epitaph to Boeing’s golden age.—
John Pacenti,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The inversion of Ehrlich's nightmare scenario is perhaps the most fitting epitaph for his life's central thesis.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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