definition

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Attracting millions of likes on social media, the images show the two bodies from unusual angles in glorious high definition.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“Under the longstanding definition, undocumented immigrants are domiciled in this country: They reside here, with ‘an intention to remain,’” the challengers add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

“It’s not that late yet, either,” he adds, though their definition of late is what many would consider quite early.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern