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That worm inside her eats her up, both metaphorically and physically.
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025
Noche Bruta as an experiment During Noche’s year-long stint, Morita learned a lot: mainly that people are hungry — literally and metaphorically — for creative, non-traditional dining experiences.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
This misstep, combined with the natural communication barriers between two people who metaphorically speak different languages, presents a significant challenge to their relationship dynamic.
—Alexis Grace Williams, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
And even with those numbers, the shooting numbers have metaphorically left Earth.
—Tony Jones, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025
Noche Bruta as an experiment During Noche’s year-long stint, Morita learned a lot: mainly that people are hungry — literally and metaphorically — for creative, non-traditional dining experiences.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
This misstep, combined with the natural communication barriers between two people who metaphorically speak different languages, presents a significant challenge to their relationship dynamic.
—Alexis Grace Williams, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
And even with those numbers, the shooting numbers have metaphorically left Earth.
—Tony Jones, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Metaphorically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metaphorically. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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