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Example Sentences
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"An album which defined the new sound of heavy metal," said the company.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
He defined liberty as “security,” or at least one’s belief that one is secure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Even as oil prices soared, the S&P 500 never entered correction territory, typically defined as a drop of 10% or more from a recent high.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
A standard feature is the halo, a clearly defined sphere that sits like a buttered bonnet on the head of the saint.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Her eyes glistened as the tears rolled down her face in clearly defined salt creeks.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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