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Balance, by definition, inherently involves equal consideration of more than one point of view.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Group violence among mongeese and ants has also been documented by researchers, although the definition of “war” becomes nebulous depending on the species and its social dynamics.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
Curtis accepts the principle of "brownfield first," yet argues that many golf courses effectively meet that definition, describing them as "not biodiverse."
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Although the definition of the upper middle class is contestable, a glance at standard income tables shows that their story is broadly correct.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
“What’s perfect? I feel like it’s the actual definition of imperfect.”
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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