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There is an actual legal definition for that designation.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
To consider the word, I looked up its definition in Salon’s dictionary of choice.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
“This is the definition of inflationary pressure starting to affect us,” a senior restaurant-industry executive told ISM.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The tools available to retail investors are, almost by definition, those that have not demonstrated enough edge to be worth keeping private.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Maybe the best definition of “investing” is “gambling with the odds in your favor.”
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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