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"Just as temperature and density define the phase diagram of matter, acceleration may open a new axis of that diagram," stated Professor Huang.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026

Even in moments when they do feel lonely, these women say loneliness doesn't define their lives, nor do they aspire to remain permanently friendless.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

Shull’s mandate is to define the company’s monetization strategy as AI offerings evolve, incorporating feedback from sales representatives on the ground.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026

Most trade deadline moves come together late, so plenty could happen in the coming days to define the Dodgers’ direction.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

One of my biggest challenges has always been to see past other people’s doubt and negativity so I could define my own path.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

In Seoul's affluent district of Gangnam, a severe heatwave has changed the currency of cool: access to air conditioning now defines the line between the haves and the have-nots.

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

The site defines a mass shooting as one in which at least four victims are shot.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

It defines the outer edge of our observable bubble and marks the greatest distance we can see today.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026

The get-rich ethos that defines our time may be only rivaled by our perilously tantalizing obsession with vengeance.

From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026

His preferred term is the post-classical word ostensio, a display or showing, which he defines as ‘a manifest demonstration by means of a body’.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

A heatwave day is defined as one with a maximum temperature of at least 33C.

From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026

Ellison and his deputies are now back to the war-room mentality that has defined their quest to join Paramount, with CBS and its streaming services, to Warner, parent of HBO and CNN.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

The UK bestseller lists have a range of titles that sit in the "facts and history" category defined by the research, including:

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

In that case, Judge Keith Ellison defined “heat-sensitive” broadly, covering people taking antipsychotic, anticholinergic, or diuretic drugs, along with anyone diagnosed with psychiatric conditions, obesity, diabetes, or hypertension, among other things.

From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026

Elements are defined by the number of protons in their nucleus—all oxygen atoms have eight, and if an atom has six protons, it’s carbon—but the number of neutrons can vary.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

Both are defining features of age-associated neurodegenerative conditions, including Huntington's disease and ALS.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026

Joe Hanlon, who runs Cotswold Dry Stone in Gloucestershire, says it has long been a "defining feature" of the local area, often featuring on picturesque postcards.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

Kavinsky was a defining act of the Paris electronic scene of the 2000s and 2010s, whose neon-smeared synths and noirish atmospheres lent themselves to L.A. freeways and Montmartre nightclubs alike.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

The new policy preserves the benefits of life-sciences research while defining the areas of greatest risk, including prevention of accidental or intentional lab leaks, and penalties for irresponsible practices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

My time in Brooklyn had become a defining moment for me.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana