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subsociety

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as in society

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Steinbeck creates a microcosm of American society, where disability, gender, race and class are all represented and shaped by an economic hierarchy.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
The comments sorted themselves into camps, each revealing something interesting about how our society has come to think about motherhood, sacrifice and raising children.

— Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

Definition of society

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The laws governing a molecule are not identical to the laws governing a cell, a mind, an organization or a civilization.

— Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
During his tour, a solar flare causes an electromagnetic disturbance that rips through the systems of civilization and into the data center.

— Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of civilization

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As America turns 250, the semiquincentennial feels like a dud — a far cry from 1976’s bicentennial blowout, when pop culture and communal celebrations united a weary nation.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
With history, culture, and great places to eat, these quaint spots are ideal launchpads for exploring the natural beauty of the Golden State.

— Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026

Definition of culture

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But experts say higher energy costs in Europe and a desire to slow global warming fuel the air conditioning-free lifestyle.

— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Guo was convicted of nine of 12 criminal charges during a seven-week trial that prosecutors said showcased his deception of thousands of investors in bogus deals that enabled Guo’s lavish lifestyle.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

Definition of lifestyle

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Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
The operation was a testament to the growing effectiveness of a multinational collection of urban search-and-rescue squads — known as USAR — that have become ubiquitous life-savers at epicenters of calamity across the globe.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

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