as in news
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
as he has for decades, he gets most of his gen from the BBC over the wireless
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Noun
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MyTSA mobile app and TSA website info up to date?—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026 -
The company doesn't provide a contrast ratio, nor indeed much info about the Studio Display's screen (except a 600-nit brightness rating).—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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Lebuhn, with last week’s filing, was charged in a criminal information — as opposed to a grand jury indictment — which is typically an indication that a defendant plans to plead guilty.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Everyone is friendly and happy to provide information about the property and the surrounding area of Tulum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Like mentioned previously, the staff felt incredibly in touch with the guests of the 50-story hotel, creating a personalized experience that is a feat for the size of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The full text for this story was provided via a press release from Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gen. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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