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binary

[bahy-nuh-ree, -ner-ee] / ˈbaɪ nə ri, -nɛr i /


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Autonomy in weapons is a decision-making spectrum, not a binary choice.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Instead of using binary prediction-market contracts, the ETF will invest in leaps, or long-term equity anticipation securities.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2026

The debate is often framed as binary: do we protect forests entirely, or harvest trees to support local economies and communities?

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

"I think you would be surprised to hear members on these topics. I think they are much more closer than simply binary positions that are irreconcilable," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

Tattered spy novels, texts on information theory and binary multipliers, and an old Polish-English dictionary.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

What this means is that the prevailing binaries are not — can never be — enough.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

One of the stellar binaries, known as G203-47, is now officially the ninth closest white dwarf to the Sun.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

The trilogy artfully transcends the binaries of empire, overlaying the brute facts of economy and race with ripping anecdotes, splendid uniforms and sensual Indian architecture.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

The museum has physically invalidated the binaries of center and periphery, major and minor arts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026

The ending ide is applied to the last name of binaries.

From An Introduction to Chemical Science by Rufus Phillips Williams


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