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Each spring, hundreds of thousands of birds gather here to feed and rest before lifting north again, following migratory paths far older than the farms and highways that now define the valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

She says she refuses to let the scandal define her son's legacy.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

But in order for this to work, MLB first needed to define the strike zone—a surprisingly complicated task.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

AI is supposed to define everybody’s future, but some people think that Apple has fallen behind in the AI race.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

If you don’t get out there and define yourself, you’ll be quickly and inaccurately defined by others.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama