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Example Sentences
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In a sector defined by massive hype, his thesis is a reminder that sometimes the smartest bet isn’t on the obvious front-runners, but on the players with room to grow.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The following “Lazy Daisy,” built around a loop of syncopated electronic percussion, is defined by its use of space.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
But controversy over the way in which much of this money is being generated has defined much of the build-up to the World Cup.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
For a movie defined by this nowhereness, it’s all the more telling that the filmmakers took pains to let us know exactly where we are.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
It was also defined as someone who had a lot of money or at least the trappings of money: a big car, an expensive watch, or expensive clothes.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
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