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Soccer, on the other hand, is defined by constant activity: two unbroken 45-minute halves, with no pause for a soda brand or insurance company to chime in.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
"This study reminds us that our brain is not defined by age -- it is defined by possibility."
From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026
A bullish engulfing candle defined the lows in April 2025, and a hammer off the very round $100 level in April 2026, filling a gap from July 2025, again marked a trough.
From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026
More than any other artist in the 20th century, David Hockney defined Los Angeles in the public imagination.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
That's the equivalent of asking someone with a beer gut for tips on how to get a defined six-pack.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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