definitive
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On Thursday, the US president complained about the fact that there was still no definitive result two days after polls closed Tuesday.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
“I know this is traumatic for the whole community. Now that we have a definitive result, we’ll talk with the counselors, and we’re gonna have some hard conversations,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Fans love clocking their samples from kung fu movies, shouting out “Tiger style!” from “Executioners from Shaolin,” or the definitive quote about Shaolin shadowboxing teaming up with the Wu-Tang sword style: It could be dangerous!
From Salon • May 31, 2026
Salesforce’s mixed April-quarter results didn’t give investors a definitive answer regarding whether or not the company could buck the software selloff and remain competitive in an AI-first market.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
The Second hesitated a long moment before sliding her sword back into its scabbard with a definitive click.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
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