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definitively

[dih-fin-i-tiv-lee] / dɪˈfɪn ɪ tɪv li /


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A recent interview with veteran critic Eric Deggans in Emmy magazine answered that question definitively.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

It’s still early, so it’s hard to say definitively.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

“For me, something broke definitively, and it accelerated everything.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

Because the evidence comes primarily from genetic associations and experimental models, the researchers cannot yet definitively establish exactly how the mechanism operates in humans.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026

Flynn wanted to identify the source of the rising IQ scores more definitively.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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