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[dih-fahyn] / dɪˈfaɪn /




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One match does not define a man, but the ferocious barrage Stan Wawrinka unleashed on Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros in 2015 should forever be linked to his name.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

For Dos Santos, these challenges define the demands of managing LAFC.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

"Our nations are strategically aligned on all of the key issues that will define the new century -- all the great challenges that are before us now in the modern era," he said.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

I really thought the supermajority would let states define intellectual disability however they choose and give states so much discretion that they could effectively disregard constitutional safeguards.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

It’s almost heartening to think that the attachment you have can define your perception as much as any other influence.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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