poetries

noun

plural of poetry
as in songs
writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response not all poetry has to rhyme

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  1. songs
  2. verses
Noun
  • The chants, drums and songs from Colombian supporters filled the stadium from well before kickoff.
    — Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • That didn’t seem to dent the energy, with spontaneous Argentinian futbol songs breaking out among scrums of fans.
    — Matias Ocner, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
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  • The whole Pride Night controversy started two weeks ago when four players wrote Bible verses on their rainbow hats, and the fallout ever since has been disastrous.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
  • The measure includes a list of texts that would be required reading during each grade level in all the state's public schools, and includes Bible stories and verses in grades ranging from elementary to high school.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 26 June 2026
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