as in realm
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
questions about organization of the fund drive are my bailiwick
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Recent Examples of bailiwick
But the company was squarely under his bailiwick: OpenAI was to be part of the research wing of the startup incubator Y Combinator, where Altman was CEO.
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WIRED, 18 Nov. 2023
January 6th would seem to fall within that bailiwick, but, as court dockets up and down the Eastern Seaboard demonstrate, the insurrection and its surrounding intrigues remain very much part of America’s present tense.
—Bruce Handy, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2023
Middle Eastern, Asian, Italian and Indian markets, Trader Joe’s, high-end gourmet shops and local farmers markets are all in her bailiwick.
—Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
That's not their bailiwick.
—Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2023
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WIRED, 18 Nov. 2023
January 6th would seem to fall within that bailiwick, but, as court dockets up and down the Eastern Seaboard demonstrate, the insurrection and its surrounding intrigues remain very much part of America’s present tense.
—Bruce Handy, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2023
Middle Eastern, Asian, Italian and Indian markets, Trader Joe’s, high-end gourmet shops and local farmers markets are all in her bailiwick.
—Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
That's not their bailiwick.
—Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bailiwick
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Thoughts: The Peril Of Cognitive Offloading And Distorted Reality The realm of thought is particularly susceptible to the negative feedback loops generated by generative AI.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The powers of their music uplifts the human spirit, generating a shielding force field that prevents the demonic realm from invading.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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To give a wider perspective, Texas has the worst flood heritage in the U.S., if this is defined in terms of discharge per rainfall area.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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What Readers Loved The top 25 islands this year span a huge area: The northernmost winner is Bermuda (No. 10), located in the North Atlantic, while the southernmost include the Dutch Caribbean islands of Aruba (No. 11), Bonaire (No. 17), and Curaçao (No. 8), all just about 50 miles from Venezuela.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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One blog post highlights the living room as the primary domain of antique rugs, best paired with minimalist decor so that its design can draw attention.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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If the act of conquering land was men’s domain, the king needed women to create emotional and physical connections to the land itself, ensuring these regions remained under French control.—
Ann Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
9 July 2025
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Responding agencies including the sheriff’s office as well as Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach and Holly Hill police departments.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday that the department is monitoring attacks on detention facilities in Prairieland and Portland, Oregon.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Lamont knows the futility of trying to please everyone, which may be one element of his success.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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This though neglects the importance of AGI generalization, whereby the core element is that AI of this caliber is supposed to work across all manner of domains versus specializing in a specific domain such as chess.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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As an example, IMGs make up 40% of residents in internal medicine, a primary care field with a focus on preventing chronic conditions like diabetes, cancer and heart disease.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The other previous winner in the field is Fernando Alonso, who won this race in 2006 and 2011.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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How Leading Manufacturers Create New Products With AI Below are spheres within the industry where digital transformation based on AI and automation has been yielding substantial benefits to manufacturers.—
Alexandr Khomich,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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With her ex-husband Ethan Hawke, Thurman shares two children who are finding significant success in the film and television spheres.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
29 June 2025
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And at times, in certain places and situations, it was expected and welcome—on a long walk, or when a person confessed something pitiful, or at a funeral or a party.—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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That remained the case in Sunday’s 12-5, rubber match win over the A’s, as Chisholm went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a solo homer, two runs scored and a walk while shining on defense.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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“Bailiwick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bailiwick. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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