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[dih-fahynd] / dɪˈfaɪnd /














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Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts longer than three months and means the nervous system stays stuck in emergency mode.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

In a theatrical economy defined by divided and shortened attention spans, that can be serious currency.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2026

Appalachia -- a region defined by the Appalachian Mountains that includes all of West Virginia and parts of a dozen other states -- is a major mining hub in the United States.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Funds defined by what they don’t own can look good if you check their performance at the right time.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Architecture’s parameters are defined by utilitarian function and structural system, but there is almost always an aesthetic component as well, even when it consists of nothing more than a decorative veneer.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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