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interpretation

[in-tur-pri-tey-shuhn] / ɪnˌtɜr prɪˈteɪ ʃən /


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In his nuanced interpretation, Biff’s initial embarrassment at his father’s wandering mind turns to a tender and then fiery compassion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Over time, some researchers questioned this interpretation, but there was no reliable way to investigate further until recently.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

It’s the latter portion — “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” — that leaves room for interpretation, forming the beachhead upon which legal arguments against birthright citizenship have been mounted.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

"They're buying the layer where interpretation happens," she added on LinkedIn.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The consequences for our understanding of later American prehistory remain the same, whichever interpretation proves correct.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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