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genuine

[jen-yoo-in] / ˈdʒɛn yu ɪn /




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Northern Ireland Justice Minister Naomi Long said those carrying out violent acts were "weaponising genuine hurt, concern and anger" that people are feeling.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"We are aware of videos and adverts on social media platforms that appear to show senior Bank representatives endorsing investments or financial products. These are not genuine," it says.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

For the affluent teenager, skipping the paycheck is genuine optimization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

But behind the genuine protester concerns, a wave of fake news has also followed.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The colorblindness ideal is premised on the notion that we, as a society, can never be trusted to see race and treat each other fairly or with genuine compassion.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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