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Last month, Mladenov told the UN Security Council that "the laying down of arms by militant actors would represent a decisive break from cycles of violence that have defined life in Gaza for decades".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Even as oil prices soared, the S&P 500 never entered correction territory, typically defined as a drop of 10% or more from a recent high.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

America is a society that is founded on “rights,” a concept that is vaguely defined and almost never fulfillable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Wildlife trade, as defined in this study, includes a wide range of activities, from hunting and breeding to transport, storage and sale.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The lot is nearly empty, the outer perimeter defined by people and animals, all running as far and as fast as they can, expanding and dispersing like a ring on the surface of a pond.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen