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genuine

[jen-yoo-in] / ˈdʒɛn ju ɪn /




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Critics say it denies genuine refugees the chance to rebuild their lives.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

The government has also introduced "geographical indication" tags that help distinguish genuine Kashmiri carpets from cheap imitations.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

Like his predecessor Justin Trudeau, Carney saw Trump’s threats against Canada’s sovereignty as genuine.

From Salon Aug. 25, 2026

There’s a gravity, even a melancholy to her Mary Stone, which drew on Fabares’ ability to project a genuine inner life into the least promising scenarios.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

She stares at the tiny tree adoringly, with the first genuine smile on her face I’ve seen in the past few days.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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