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The eight intermediaries are not a definitive list of firms that help companies surveil customers, but just those who the FTC reached out to for the study.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
Barclays anticipates that quantum systems will achieve a definitive edge over traditional computers by 2027, provided their capabilities hold up under intense technical scrutiny.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The joint venture remains subject to negotiating definitive agreements and closing conditions, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
So regardless of whether the ball does actually touch Nicholson's hand, it was a bold move for the VAR to determine he had definitive evidence.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Howard and Smith much preferred that the horses meet in a definitive one-on-one match, in which no other horses could cause interference or otherwise affect the outcome.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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