as in defining
to mark the limits of
marked off the outline of the mural first
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Cooperation will remain the defining test.—
Vaishali Nigam Sinha,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026 -
In Hollywood, where perception is everything, that narrative risks defining him permanently.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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From the 1960s through the late 1980s, the Motion Picture Law severely restricted what South Korean filmmakers could produce, while simultaneously limiting the import of foreign films.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the win over a Utah club that has enjoyed ample success of its own of late – Andre Tourigny’s club entered its game in Tampa on an 8-0-1 roll – the Lightning killed all three power plays while limiting the Mammoth to five shots on goal.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Mars is bounding into your partnership zone, which invites assertive boundary talks that protect your generous spirit while keeping agreements fair for all involved parties.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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There might be nothing more adorable than the sight of a fluffy puppy or kitten bounding around the corner to surprise its new owner.—
Terry Ward,
USA Today,
1 Dec. 2025
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The paper describing the system has been published in the journal Radiation Measurements, and is open access so that others may benefit from the findings.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
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But O'Hara said he's seen no evidence that Pretti brandished a weapon, describing him as someone who appeared to be lawfully recording law enforcement activity while legally carrying a firearm.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Marking (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marking%20%28off%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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