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marking (off)

verb

Definition of marking (off)

present participle of mark (off)

as in defining

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

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The clinical home ecosystem has become the defining phrase of the 2025 to 2026 wellness spending cycle, as buyers stack cold plunges, red light beds and neurotech into serious at-home recovery setups.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
According to the Defense blog, its defining feature is an integrated hydraulic arm.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

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Previously, many buildings constructed after 1961 or outside the city’s largest office centers could not be converted into housing due to older rules limiting conversions, in part to preserve commercial space.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
There should continue to be movement on the All-Star roster, especially on the pitching side, with rotation schedules limiting which starters can participate.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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Unlike more overtly depressive takes on this role, Bos’ Hamlet is impetuous and sardonic, often bounding up three stairs in a single step and unspooling his words, words, words as if his mouth can’t keep up with his restless mind.

— Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
At 5-foot-9, Fery possesses a skill set perfectly suited for low-bounding grass.

— Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

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Iran’s semi-official Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) wrote about the 1989 funeral earlier this week, describing how the enormous crowds exceeded the numbers expected by authorities.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Furthermore, Bavarian state lawmaker Bernhard Pohl also welcomed the move, describing it as a long-term guarantee for the future of the Kaufbeuren location and its role within Germany’s expanding missile defense network.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026

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