as in defines
to mark the limits of
marked off the outline of the mural first
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The kind that defines his game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026 -
Among them have been intrepid, talented chefs, undeterred by the cold, who have slowly but surely created a remarkably diverse food scene, using the agricultural bounty that defines the region.—
David Farley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The salary cap limits spending, and the size of rosters means that talent would have to spread out.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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For 2026, Medicaid generally limits individuals to $2,000 in countable assets and, for long-term care, roughly $2,901 monthly in income though that amount varies by state.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 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 8 Apr. 2026.
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