Recent Examples on the WebThe four-day trial was a fairly routine recitation of the facts behind both charges.—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024 He’s translated that knack to music, with an impressively cogent recitation of a popular cadence in the U.K. rap community.—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2024 The self-examination that followed McCarthy’s downfall—combined with the new competitive threat from television, the medium that had done the most to expose McCarthy—pushed newspapers away from just-the-facts recitations and toward providing more context, explanation, and interpretation.—Jacob Weisberg, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2019 An American flag lie draped over Said's casket as an officer shouted out orders, alternating with the Metro Detroit Pipes and Drums playing bagpipes and live Quran recitation in Arabic and English.—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for recitation
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