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mark (off)

verb

Definition of mark (off)

as in to define

to mark the limits of marked off the outline of the mural first

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Many are calling for tougher measures — part of a broader rightward shift across Latin America, where security has become a defining political issue.

— Carrie Kahn, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
Abdy and De Luca represent a filmmaking approach that isn’t solely defined by sequels and CGI.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of define

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Though pet rooms are limited and are based on availability, two dogs up to 60 lbs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
But now, Democrats are increasingly messaging on the issue as well, bringing the technology into a broader push to place guardrails on emerging technologies and limit access to people’s personal information.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2026

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Throughout the event, a guy bounds around, introducing the recordists, then crouching to cue their recordings on a laptop, his dark, longish hair under a black dad cap bearing the club’s name.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Start with focused use cases where the data requirements are understood and basic (static versus real time), the operational consequence is bounded, and measurable value can be demonstrated.

— Claudio Laterreur, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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