defining

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Defining space-time is more than a technical debate — it’s about what kind of world we think we’re living in.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Defining a movement by its adversaries rather than its principles is a recipe for intellectual decay and political aimlessness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Defining more clearly what actually counts as “fraud” would make that far harder.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

Defining the line between productive uses of capital and mere speculation is a never-ending battle.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

I was trolling the Internet in search of something with some real content, not just a bunch of flashy graphics, when I came across an article you wrote entitled "Defining Geekdom."

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz