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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Civil rights advocates liken Kohen Wiley’s death to other Black lives lost after minor accusations, as experts question firing into moving cars and investigators review footage while his family mourns.
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Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Speculative ticketing is among the most controversial practices in the live events space, with critics likening the strategy to fraud.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
If Southgate had the vibe of a geography teacher, Tuchel’s assistant coach has likened his boss’s charisma to that of a movie star.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
The OpenAI official said that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, a former central banker, likened such a forum to the Financial Stability Board.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
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Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Speculative ticketing is among the most controversial practices in the live events space, with critics likening the strategy to fraud.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
If Southgate had the vibe of a geography teacher, Tuchel’s assistant coach has likened his boss’s charisma to that of a movie star.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
The OpenAI official said that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, a former central banker, likened such a forum to the Financial Stability Board.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
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“Liken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liken. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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