Examples of liken in a Sentence
he generally likened a root canal to some horrible form of torture
I think that we can liken the two pianists, at least in terms of natural talent.
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Biden is also facing opposition from within his own party, especially progressives who likened the president's executive actions to policies of former President Donald Trump, which Democrats excoriated at the time.
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Will McDuffie, ABC News, 4 June 2024
The pair likened the process of writing their first children’s book to writing music together — which was even incorporated into the book.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
All in all, customers rated it a 4.6 in ease of use, 4.5 for being ergonomic, 4.3 in its maneuverability, and 4.2 in sturdiness, with one reviewer likening it to Excalibur, King Arthur’s magical sword from The Sword in the Stone.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2024
Forti’s case is not widely known in the United States, but journalists in Italy have long championed him as an example of American justice gone awry, even likening it to the notorious case of American Amanda Knox, who was imprisoned for murder in Italy and ultimately freed.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
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Will McDuffie, ABC News, 4 June 2024
The pair likened the process of writing their first children’s book to writing music together — which was even incorporated into the book.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
All in all, customers rated it a 4.6 in ease of use, 4.5 for being ergonomic, 4.3 in its maneuverability, and 4.2 in sturdiness, with one reviewer likening it to Excalibur, King Arthur’s magical sword from The Sword in the Stone.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2024
Forti’s case is not widely known in the United States, but journalists in Italy have long championed him as an example of American justice gone awry, even likening it to the notorious case of American Amanda Knox, who was imprisoned for murder in Italy and ultimately freed.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
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“Liken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liken. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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