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descanted

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past tense of descant

as in spoke

to give a formal often extended talk on a subject an English professor who loves to descant on his beloved Shakespeare

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as in chanted

to produce musical sounds with the voice the world-famous soprano descanted above the melody line

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Luann patiently attempts to explain that the women don’t like being lectured to about their business affairs, only for Vicki to abruptly answer a phone call mid-conversation.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
We’re also lectured early on that Cole is a chess master, but his alleged intelligence never pays off.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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The warmth between them doesn’t translate into chemistry on the dance floor just yet, but this makes sense given that solo skater Amber has already talked repeatedly about her nerves in regard to partnering.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
That's the consensus view of music business players who talked to The Associated Press about how mammoth tours like Sheeran's generally work.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

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With louche tailoring and cool confidence, there is undoubtedly a sang-froid air about Armani that seems to transcend time and place.

— Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
America's Got Talent contestant Avalon Penrose, who introduced herself as someone who sang opera in her childhood, brought chaos — and fun — to the stage.

— Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025

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