Definition of desexnext
as in to alter
to remove the sex organs of desex the baby chickens destined for market

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  • Meanwhile, Connecticut, Washington and Utah required AI developers to embed data into digital content that will allow users to determine whether the content — such as photos or video — has been created or altered by AI.
    Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
  • The Cuban government this week approved a package of 176 economic reforms that would significantly alter parts of the socialist model that has governed the island for more than six decades.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 20 June 2026
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  • Players trudged out of Atlanta Stadium (AKA Mercedes-Benz Stadium) with their eyes fixed on the floor, not even entertaining the thought of engaging with questions.
    Pol Ballús, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • Owners can contact or bring their vehicles to their local Ford dealership, where the issues will be fixed, free of charge.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 16 June 2026
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“Desex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desex. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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