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[def-uh-nish-uhn] / ˌdɛf əˈnɪʃ ən /


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Young people are by definition less experienced and by nature more idealistic.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

State regulators and environmental groups disagree on the definition of the chemicals, making it difficult to find a consensus on regulations or health risks.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

The acrimonious case centres on the definition and valuation of the couple's shared assets, including Chey's lucrative stake in the SK Group.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Lamont has his own definition of “The Four Horsemen of the Market Bubble.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

And I know weird—I’m probably the very definition of weird—but when people come to the house, it’s like she turns into some suburban housewife cyborg.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

“This transaction is good for competition, good for consumers, and good for creators,” Paramount said Friday, adding the “plaintiffs’ market definitions bear no relationship to the realities of today’s marketplace and cannot withstand scrutiny.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The states’ case hinges on whether a judge will accept the market definitions outlined in their lawsuit, Garcia and other analysts said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

They could be considered in a bear market by some definitions.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

While there are different definitions of Herndon’s “fastest time,” including ones clocked before grease was added, none were by the Class of 1991.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

I want to define my place in their worlds and not try to understand the definitions the senator spews forth about his own.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson




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