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societal

[suh-sahy-i-tl] / səˈsaɪ ɪ tl /


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He is an outdoor person, like Rose; has trouble fitting into societal norms, like Rose; and he is an ideal intellectual partner for her, bantering, well-read and ready to engage.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

"And of course, we want to make a societal impact and Juva in Latin means 'to help'. So we really wanted to express that in the name as well."

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Once parenthood begins, societal expectations often decenter a mother.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Instead of thinking primarily about running out of jobs, we should think how we will use AI to meet vast unmet needs in healthcare, better education and other tough, societal problems.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

“Grandmother Lucy says, ‘A lady always honors her societal obligations, no matter how it ruins her more pleasant plans.’

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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