archaic
as in to etch
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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  • An image of one of the youngest hostages, Stuart Lockwood, having his hair stroked by Hussein is etched in many people’s memory.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 June 2025
  • There will be a new name etched on the trophy and the sentimentalists out there would be pushing for Kohli, who deserves the best man speech rather than being the bridesmaid again.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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  • Whether inscribed on paper, Styrofoam cups, toilet paper, skin, clothing, or walls, the topics and forms of prison literature demonstrate prisoners waging an oft-silent war on the state’s sentences.
    Amir Hussain June 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
  • The bulla was found close to where, in 2005, a similar seal inscribed with the name Yehuchal had been discovered.
    Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
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  • Riz Ahmed is carving out a niche in the action-thriller space.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 13 June 2025
  • Exceptions for wilderness, national parks The Senate provision would carve out certain lands from being sold, including national monuments, wilderness areas, national conservation areas, national parks and national recreation areas.
    Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
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“Insculp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insculp. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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