by definition
Example Sentences
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In other words, he seems to think that if the facility is enriching uranium at all, it is by definition military—i.e., its purpose is to build nuclear weapons.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
Inductees into the National Baseball Hall of Fame by definition have plenty of marvelous memories when reflecting on the career accomplishments that led them to Cooperstown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Governing AI risks globally “is by definition going to need the U.S. and China both involved,” said Webster, who focuses on Chinese tech policy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
"Global health, by definition, is transnational, crosses borders, does not concern just one country. Global health problems require global approaches, and no country can go it alone."
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Your acquaintances, on the other hand, by definition occupy a very different world than you.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
