delineating

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The care the Framers took in delineating this irreversible presidential power—requiring the president’s personal involvement, and limiting it to certain federal criminal matters—is telling.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

The related documents have provided the biggest tranche of information about the case thus far, delineating key details in the ongoing investigation, which has been shrouded in secrecy.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

The shape-shifting country was occupied by the czars and the British in the 19th century; the British stayed until after World War II and had a hand in delineating the oil-rich southern border with Iraq.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

That’s simple in theory, but cleanly delineating what’s synthetic and what’s natural isn’t so easy.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2025

Rows of blue runway lights stretched out along the valley floor behind us, delineating Og’s private landing strip.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline