japanned

past tense of japan

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining 6 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon, then roll the balls gently in the mixture until coated.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Blending thriller, drama and romance tropes coated in an overall ironic tone, the film marks the directorial debut of Rampoldi, who is a prominent Italian screenwriter.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Darker options—like black or burnished gold—are sleek and moody, while natural wood frames feel organic and warm.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Its investment in digital skills training has burnished its reputation across the continent as a company willing to provide long term partnership.
    Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Egos will not be polished but pushed to one side as Tuchel looks for chemistry and cohesion in his group.
    Rob Tanner, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • His fleet of lowriders, each polished to a mirror shine, also appear.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Tom rubbed the back of his neck.
    Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
  • All other produce can be gently rubbed while being rinsed.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Compared with its predecessors, Ares can seem grounded.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The movie’s tone is all over the place, but Roberts and Clooney’s chemistry helps ground it; their easygoing banter eventually leads to tenser and tenser exchanges.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The pandemic shined an intense spotlight on the diverging fortunes of video games and Hollywood.
    Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The sea shone in the heat, switching color abruptly from a light teal to a deeper aquamarine.
    Samanth Subramanian, The Dial, 14 Oct. 2025
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