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as in interpretation
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view a very Freudian version of the ballet "The Nutcracker"

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Recent Examples of version The United Kingdom is considering a similar bill after an earlier version was scrapped due to a snap election. Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026 But that doesn’t preclude us from doing our own, slightly weirder version now does it? Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026 However, the Irish/Anglo-Norman version derives from Honora, which comes from the Latin word honor. Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026 Enough time to listen to the audio version of a few New York Times articles. Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for version
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Noun
  • Different interpretations of rhetoric Some argue that the criticism targeted the regime, and that many Iranians welcome blunt honesty.
    Erin Jones, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The most traditional poetic forms are repetitive, with strict rhyme schemes and meter, but newer interpretations are also built around repetition, relying on slant rhymes, refrains, alliteration, and more.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
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  • Appearing alongside a live band and several backup singers, the Nigerian singer offered an evocative rendition of the emotional ballad, off her most recent EP, Love Is a Kingdom.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
  • This Mass Ave restaurant offers a weekend brunch with high-end dishes like multi-topping pancake or bagel boards ($22), three-egg omelets ($14 to $15) and salads ($12 to $15), plus upscale renditions of other familiar breakfast staples.
    Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026

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