as in etching
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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According to Stein, the acid can eat away at the stone’s finish and cause dull spots or etching.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
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In these bite-size courses, which can be as short as a week or two, future engineers and technicians can gain critical hands-on experience in clean-room fundamentals or an introduction to topics like lithography or etching.—
Gwendolyn Rak,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
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Like inscribing shell casings, communicating messages in connection with high-profile acts of violence has a long history.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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Much is beyond anyone’s control, but that doesn’t prevent carving out a new path.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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Woven throughout are moments of advice passed from Paltrow to Martin about individuality, self-acceptance and empowerment — layered with Martin’s perspective on carving out her own identity.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Insculping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insculping. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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