graved

Definition of gravednext
past tense of grave
as in etched
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface the doomed climber graved his initials into the rock face

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  • As he got caught up, Spoelstra reflected back to the movie Miracle, which celebrated what stands etched as the miracle-on-ice victory of the United States over the then-USSR and eventual gold at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Perez has the words etched on his glove, a daily reminder of the high expectations that have been set — both internally and externally.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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  • Once at the hospital, Cermak reportedly uttered the line that is engraved on his tomb.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Released at the beginning of the month, the two limited editions both feature 41 mm cases crafted in black zirconium oxide ceramic, matching black dials, pops of blue in the same hue as the Mercedes driver’s helmet, and titanium casebacks engraved with his starting number (63).
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
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  • To disassociate Braunau from Hitler’s legacy, the town government in 1989 placed a granite block from the Mauthausen concentration camp quarry before the building, inscribed with a memorial to the victims of fascism.
    Cary Lowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
  • It's always inscribed with cultural values and ideas.
    GMA Team, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
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  • The most coveted stays are the suites carved from former racquetball courts—dramatic, loft-like spaces with soaring ceilings that nod to the building’s past.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Winning in the city where the Cincinnati product came through with an NCAA singles title turned out to be a tough chore against the 29-year-old Townsend, who has won over hardcore tennis fans as a super mom who's carved out a fine career of a decade-plus.
    Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Graved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graved. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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