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She said there were a lot of "unanswered questions" about the trust's collapse but added: "We have to just move on because we can't let this define us."

From BBC

There, his career reached a defining moment: wearing the iconic number 10 shirt and playing a decisive role in Milan's Serie A title.

From BBC

"I had this fight to get my life back, he says. "I was not going to let these injuries hold me back or define me.

From BBC

With burnout being the defining state of our time, a new “Game of Thrones” spinoff may be the last thing most people want to see.

From Salon

Adolescence is a defining stage not only for social and physical growth, but also for how the brain develops.

From Science Daily