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Microplastics are typically defined as plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
“Fair share” in this context is narrowly defined and typically includes rent or mortgage value, property taxes, utilities and similar costs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
For data purposes, a home school is defined as a private school with fewer than six students.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
“The life of a startup movement is often defined by these moments of pressure,” O’Neil wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
In my Harlem community, career was defined as having a “good” job versus what my dad called “bull” work.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
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