built-in

Example Sentences

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What Luna finds most beautiful about the sport is the built-in hope that no matter how imposing your opponent is, if luck is on your side, winning is possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Sir Ian Bauckham, the chief regulator of Ofqual, said invigilators are being trained to spot covert equipment, including smart glasses, hidden earpieces and pens with built-in screens.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Improving fuel economy is one way, and newer trucks often have built-in displays that calculate fuel economy in real time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

There were built-in intermissions, during which advertisements for fine Wu-Tang products played on large screens.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Humans, like most other warm-blooded creatures, have a built-in sweet tooth.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan