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- noun Plural form of
paraphrase . - verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
paraphrase .
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Examples
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The title paraphrases Nixon's famous petulant quote after he lost the California Governor's race in 1962, and it appears
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Note: The title paraphrases a statement of the French diplomatist Charles de Talleyrand, "It's worse than a crime.
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Saviour were dramatically recited to the people by the clergy, within the consecrated building, in Latin paraphrases of the sacred text; but, as yet, neither Jesus nor His mother appeared as actors in the drama.
A History of French Literature Short Histories of the Literatures of the World: II. Edward Dowden 1878
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And as the dearth of sourcing becomes apparent - the book has no notes, and there's already budding controversy over direct quotes from people like Bill Clinton that are now characterized as paraphrases, and second-hand ones at that - I suspect a guy like Heilemann (who appears to have a soul) will become more dispirited.
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He searched out copies of the Viandier and of other sources which are now lost and sat down with them to compose his own treatise.55 Indeed, his paraphrases are the chief evidence that the recipes originated in the fourteenth century rather than the sixteenth.
Savoring The Past Wheaton Barbara Ketcham 1983
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He searched out copies of the Viandier and of other sources which are now lost and sat down with them to compose his own treatise.55 Indeed, his paraphrases are the chief evidence that the recipes originated in the fourteenth century rather than the sixteenth.
Savoring The Past Wheaton Barbara Ketcham 1983
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As I commented earlier, it is not always easy to determine what motivates speakers to coin slang paraphrases: Is it sometimes merely the desire to avoid the old clichés (and create new ones)?
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If a reputable scientist - meaning a scientist who understands Darwin and accepts evolution - says you have a legitimate point, come on back and let us know exactly what they said no "paraphrases" or partial quoting.
Hullabaloo 2006
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The document cites Romans 13 verses 1-4 and claims that the following "paraphrases" can be interpreted from the bible.
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The document cites Romans 13 verses 1-4 and claims that the following "paraphrases" can be interpreted from the bible.
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