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[def-uh-nish-uhn] / ˌdɛf əˈnɪʃ ən /


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“This is, in fact, the definition of a peaceable revolution, if any such is possible.”

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

But by definition, most investors can’t be better than average.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

At the very least, the definition of lying must include speaking with the aim of causing one’s audience to adopt a falsehood.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

So in that sense, what is “moral” in this situation can take on a variety of forms, depending on which definition of what is “right” is prioritized in your own mind.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

This was beyond high definition; it was like watching reality.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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