as in defines
to mark the limits of
marked off the outline of the mural first
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Having a say over who comes and goes into a country is an intrinsic part of what defines a country.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
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However, there has been quite a bit of backsliding since then, as well as an elastic understanding of what defines a democracy.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Apr. 2026
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For one, garlic and beet roots grow at different depths in the soil, which limits competition for soil nutrients.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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In Iowa, an appellate court ruled earlier this month that the state can enforce a law that limits teachers from talking about LGBTQ+ topics with students in kindergarten through the sixth grade and bans some books.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Marks (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marks%20%28off%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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