bona fide
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Over the last 20 years, social media exploded autumn into a bona fide brand, a capitalist sensation.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
Carr has challenged the status of “The View,” arguing that the topical chat show is not a bona fide news program and, thus, should not be entitled to the exemption.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
But the EcoBoost doesn’t feel simplified or bona fide so much as it feels ancient.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Kane Williamson, a bona fide all-time great, has retired and England have chosen four debutants in two Tests.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
Kathy Hudson, who has conducted focus groups about the public’s feelings on the tissue issue, says she believes that tissue rights have the potential to become a bona fide movement.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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