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built-in

[bilt-in] / ˈbɪltˌɪn /


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Sir Keir Starmer has told firms to either activate built-in features or update operating systems to prevent children from taking, sending or viewing sexually explicit images on their phones and other devices.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

What Luna finds most beautiful about the sport is the built-in hope that no matter how imposing your opponent is, if luck is on your side, winning is possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Most private-credit funds marketed to individuals in recent years, including Bcred, have built-in redemption limits of 5% to avoid forced liquidations of the hard-to-trade loans they own.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Moving outside, the property features a stunning backyard space, with a large swimming pool and built-in spa, a paved seating area, and a covered patio with plenty of room for outdoor dining.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The apartment itself is small but luxurious, with built-in mahogany bookcases rising to the ceiling and dark, oily, wide-planked floors.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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