defining

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For true believers and skeptics alike, it’s hard to beat the benefits of using options to create attractive payouts while defining risk.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

It was one of the defining Ojai moments.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

He went on to form The Smiths with Morrissey in 1982, defining an entire era of indie music with his intricate, chiming tones - rooted in British pop, while stubbornly avoiding cliché.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Some have interpreted this as the defining moment when A.I. surpassed human prowess in math, akin to the moment in 1997 when IBM’s Deep Blue took down chess champ Garry Kasparov.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2026

“One of the defining characteristics of the Divergent is that their minds are Assistant to simulations,” says Tobias.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth