as in etched
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface
laid to rest under a stone insculpt with the figure of an angel
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Brick can be etched or discolored by strong cleaners, and the mortar is especially susceptible to damage.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025 -
But according to Dangbei, the cause is a Fresnel lens (one with concentric rings etched into the surface).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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The practice began in earnest with Anders Breivik, who in 2011, motivated by White supremacy, carried out a mass killing of over 70 people in Norway, Rutland said, adding Breivik inscribed slogans on his weapons and gave them names after Norse gods like Odin and Thor.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Verbatim Thurgood Marshall In a speech marking the bicentennial of the US Constitution, Marshall argued that its framers intentionally inscribed slavery into the American economy.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Oct. 2025
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An ultrasonic bath lifts away the grime that collects from everyday handling, especially in textured or engraved metal.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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Freshly engraved against the varnish, the images would have had considerable visual impact.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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From Bocairent, carved into the rock, to Requena, with its wine tradition and underground cellars; from Ayora and its imposing castle to Chelva with the Water Route, or Chulilla and its hanging bridges , every village blends heritage with breathtaking natural landscapes.—
Visit València,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Yao, known for her razor-sharp performances and social activism, has carved a niche as both a box office draw and a producer with a conscience.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Insculped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insculped. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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