definition
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Jaime Brito, an oil-market expert at Dow Jones Energy, also favors a narrow definition.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
If anyone needs a definition for what grinding means in sports, sophomore Carlos Acuna’s performance on Wednesday at Cal State Northridge provided the answer.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
It is likely that a few places could meet the heatwave definition during Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The clause was later removed, but parliamentary speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk said changing the constitutional definition of marriage would "undoubtedly generate disputes... that is why we left this regulation as it is."
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
“I suppose we have to figure out the definition of ‘racist’ first,” Mr. Kazilly says.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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