as in defines
to mark the limits of
marked off the outline of the mural first
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That care defines Cairo Film Festival’s identity as much as its programming.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025 -
Shortly after, Rodríguez slipped and fell into a giant snowbank behind the goal, an image that defines Atletico Ottawa’s first CPL championship, with a 2-1 over Calgary’s Cavalry FC.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani has pledged to strengthen New York’s sanctuary city status, which limits the local government’s cooperation with federal agencies over immigration enforcement.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The new law also limits districts to running referendums only during general statewide elections, and not during primary or other more localized special elections.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Marks (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marks%20%28off%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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