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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

“He played a long time ago. But the World Cup, that’s a definite connection. What changed the landscape of the sport in this country was the World Cup.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 7, 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

“How do you do it?” she added, and there was definite longing in her voice.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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