binary

Example Sentences

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“He really looked at the world, not through any kind of binary lens, but through a personal lens that was respectful of other people’s perspective.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket sell event contracts, federally-regulated financial instruments tied to binary outcomes like which team will win a sporting event.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

He’s both movie-star hunky and action-star engrossing, flitting between these two deceptively binary ends without breaking a sweat.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Supporters of the bill argued MSPs were not facing a binary choice between better palliative care and assisted dying, with Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton insisting the legislation would provide a "powerful matrix of safety".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

“Because I fall neatly within the binary, I feel comfortable right now,” he explained.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater