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definite

[def-uh-nit] / ˈdɛf ə nɪt /




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“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

But by the end of the debate, and two straight nights of gubernatorial debates as well, I came away thinking there were no clear winners, but there was a definite loser.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 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

A definite spot-kick in Europe, borderline for the Premier League.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Scabbers was looking thinner than usual, and there was a definite droop to his whiskers.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling




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