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imperfect

[im-pur-fikt] / ɪmˈpɜr fɪkt /


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For the lovably imperfect real-life version, the designer wanted to reflect the artistry of Margo’s supportive roommate, who is instrumental in the realization of her friend’s art.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

They divorced, but remarried two years later after Edith decided the problem wasn’t an imperfect marriage but her fear of being trapped.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Some law enforcement agencies argue that acting on imperfect signals is preferable to missing serious risks.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Whether or not you pursue sleep training for the imperfect strategy that it is, there’s a ray of hope for anyone struggling through the trenches of nighttime wake-ups.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Which is to say that several secret meetings were occurring at the same time; and the political corridors were even more labyrinthine than Jefferson’s imperfect memory of events.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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