definition

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The name change is required because Brussels is relaxing its labelling rules, widening the legal definition of marmalade across Europe for the first time.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Some families have a narrow definition of what it means to be homeless.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“By definition, if a long-term relationship ends, it’s not a lot of fun,” Semple says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

But at the same time, she warns that researchers need to continue to fine-tune the definition of the term as the evolving science dictates.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Maybe the best definition of “investing” is “gambling with the odds in your favor.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis