defining

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To mark 500 not out, BBC Sport takes a look at 11 defining moments in the history of England's women.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“It’s like saying I’m the best lawyer in the world, and defining the world as my own house,” Marriott told the jury.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Because of this, defining memory in quantum mechanics has remained a challenge.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

While the 1970s were the defining decade for the Krofft brothers, they got their start as puppeteers decades prior.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

As Will had found with the smoke of his fire, that had the effect of defining the angel’s body so he could see it more clearly.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman