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definite

[def-uh-nit] / ˈdɛf ə nɪt /




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“There was a definite shortfall of manners on this trip, and I left this trip feeling embarrassed and taken advantage of.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Lola, 16, says always having other teenagers around is a definite plus, while her friends like visiting to enjoy community life.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

“And in the absence of a definite statement from Iran there is a tendency to downplay comments from the U.S. administration.”

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

Yet this picture clashes with what we observe in daily life, where objects occupy one definite place or state at a time.

From Science Daily May 3, 2026

There were a couple of definite possibilities out there.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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