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intellectual

[in-tl-ek-choo-uhl] / ˌɪn tlˈɛk tʃu əl /




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This ‘American Masters’ production is never less than laudatory about the intellectual and activist, but doesn’t avoid the often-complicated realities of his life or ideas.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Genetics are also used in protecting the intellectual property in the new variety itself – in Europe through breeders' rights, and patents in the United States.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The company said it will maintain its focus on squeezing more profit from the many famous toys and other intellectual properties it controls.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

A monetary framework that lets falling production costs show up as lower prices for consumers, rather than offsetting them with compensating stimulus, has intellectual support and is worth discussing.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Smeaton’s work depended on two intellectual preconditions being satisfied.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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