as in defines
to mark the limits of
marked off the outline of the mural first
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For AstraZeneca, that picture defines the next phase of its sustainability work.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026 -
Whether the Su-57D can meaningfully close that gap remains to be seen, but the aircraft’s development suggests Russia increasingly recognizes that information dominance (not just raw performance) defines modern air combat.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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This reliance on high-energy processing and rigid programming fundamentally limits operation in unpredictable, real-world settings.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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Most trees in shallow soils or soils with a high water table that limits root growth are also likely to blow over during hurricane winds.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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“Marks (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marks%20%28off%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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