definition
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There’s no standard definition of a “carnivore diet,” but it generally means only eating animal-based foods like meat, seafood, eggs and full-fat dairy.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 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
The Virginia Supreme Court decision pointed to a procedural flaw which turned on the definition of an “election.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
"This is the definition of incremental change," Phillips said.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Sarah’s definition of share was that she drove our/her car everywhere she wanted, whenever she wanted, and made us beg for rides.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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