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Which character in 19th-century fiction describes his technological power as "the genuine article"?

genuine

[jen-yoo-in] / ˈdʒɛn ju ɪn /




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Vasquez’s attorney, Christopher Chaney, told The Times in a statement that his client “accepted responsibility for his role in Mr. Arambula’s death and has expressed genuine remorse for the pain he caused.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

Williams and Eleanor—who would define comic relief if Helen and Sam didn’t crack us up with regularity—start inching toward each other in a romantic way, the awkwardness genuine, and touching.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Instead, it announced plans to seek direct talks with both Tshisekedi and Kabila in pursuit of what it called a "genuine and inclusive national dialogue".

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

He also paid tribute to emergency service workers and volunteers, praising what he described as "a genuine wave of solidarity".

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

With his periwinkle-blue eyes and broad smile, he presented an air of genuine warmth.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros


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