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so-called

[soh-kawld] / ˈsoʊˈkɔld /


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In marked contrast to recent AI presentations from Alphabet and Microsoft, Apple shied away from drawing too much attention to so-called agents at its developer’s conference.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Some ships have also transited Hormuz undetected: There have been reports that some ships have turned off their GPS-like signals and transited incognito, either for safety or because they are part of so-called shadow fleets.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The Philippines is routinely struck by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions because it lies on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, where there is increased seismic activity.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In marked contrast to recent AI presentations from Alphabet and Microsoft, Apple shied away from drawing too much attention to so-called agents at its developer’s conference.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

But as Pythagoras knew, the rationals aren’t everything under the sun; both the rationals and irrationals make up the so-called real numbers.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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