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On Friday, Burnham said he accepted the Supreme Court ruling that the definition of a woman under the Equality Act should be based on biological sex and it "has to be implemented".
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The term quantum advantage refers to quantum’s doing something “cheaper, faster, or more accurately” than classical computers, by Gambetta’s definition.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
They do, however, suggest that the current definition of B12 deficiency may be too blunt for brain health.
From Science Daily • May 22, 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
“Although,” said Irian, “their definition of treasure varies. There’s people who’ve hunted the carbuncles for months and dug up a rat’s tail and three fish heads.”
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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