prototypical
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Apple had been working on such a display for its prototypical workstation, the Lisa, which eventually would morph into the Macintosh.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
“Ms. Javice’s case is not the prototypical type of fraud case,” her defense attorney argued.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025
In 1987, David Letterman was taping his late-night show in Las Vegas before rowdy audiences of mostly young men in preppy pullovers and muscle shirts — prototypical bros raised on “Porky’s.”
From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2024
"M82 has garnered a variety of observations over the years because it can be considered as the prototypical starburst galaxy," said Bolatto, lead author of the study.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2024
He was the prototypical businessman who saw the world through the prism of supply and demand.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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