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intellectual

[in-tl-ek-choo-uhl] / ˌɪn tlˈɛk tʃu əl /




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Funding for the work came from Intellectual Ventures, the state of Texas through TcSUH, and several foundations.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

The UK's Intellectual Property Office estimates millions of people across the UK access content through illegal sources, including about 3.6 million for live sport.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Intellectual humility is the ability to recognize the edge of your own knowledge and sit with that discomfort rather than trying to rush to fill it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The World Intellectual Property Organization's 194 member states reappointed Tang, who was the only nominated candidate, during the agency's general assembly.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

"You should go with us to the Storage Room on Friday. Nick and I are going to see this band, the uh—the Maybe Dead Cats. Intellectual pop punk. Dead Milkmen-ey, but less funny ha-ha."

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan




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