definition
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“This is, in fact, the definition of a peaceable revolution, if any such is possible.”
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Goldman’s definition of secular growth stocks are those S&P 500 firms, excluding financials, real estate, and utilities, that meet its “Rule of 10” sales growth criteria.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Instead, this brand-new definition of “tradwife” just sounds like the worst of all worlds: women having to work and handle all domestic responsibilities without any help at all.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
So in that sense, what is “moral” in this situation can take on a variety of forms, depending on which definition of what is “right” is prioritized in your own mind.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
And I know her definition of “tired” can fill volumes.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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