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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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In one sequence, the team describes their frustration at the way in which Israeli propagandists claimed genuine photos of a dead child were staged using a doll.

From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026

The experiments showed that the new architecture can meet these requirements, providing strong evidence that it can support genuine quantum computation rather than simply function as a memory device.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026

I learned to understand what people need, what motivates them, what they believe in and how to build genuine connection.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

The aggressive, hard-hitting Benn and flamboyant, outspoken Eubank were contrasting characters who shared a genuine dislike for one another.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

Sensing the little creature's genuine puzzlement, Jeremy's feelings shifted from awe to protectiveness.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville


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