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the radio commentator went into one of his patented tirades after an astute caller questioned his knowledge of the facts
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Recent Examples of patented
Lululemon’s patented Lycra fabric adds stretch, helping the joggers hold their shape.
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Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
Congress is considering 3 bipartisan pro-patent bills that would: (1) limit abusive post-grant patent challenges, (2) clarify what is patentable, and (3) restore the presumption that a patent holder can enjoin (block) infringers from wrongfully using its patented technology.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Powered by the brand’s patented Bond Building Technology, this formula rebuilds disulfide bonds to strengthen the curl pattern and reduce breakage over time.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
Its patented Flexguard technology allows each bristle to move independently, adapting to the shape of your scalp and reducing tension on each strand.
—Daisy Maldonado, Glamour, 20 June 2025
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Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
Congress is considering 3 bipartisan pro-patent bills that would: (1) limit abusive post-grant patent challenges, (2) clarify what is patentable, and (3) restore the presumption that a patent holder can enjoin (block) infringers from wrongfully using its patented technology.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Powered by the brand’s patented Bond Building Technology, this formula rebuilds disulfide bonds to strengthen the curl pattern and reduce breakage over time.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
Its patented Flexguard technology allows each bristle to move independently, adapting to the shape of your scalp and reducing tension on each strand.
—Daisy Maldonado, Glamour, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
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Contact personal finance columnist Susan Tompor: stompor@freepress.com.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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Editor’s Note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the lens of sports.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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However, a driver is not legally obligated to submit to a field sobriety test, pre-arrest test or cheek swab at a DUI checkpoint, according to the Law Offices of Grech and Parker in Riverside. Field sobriety tests are subjective and may not accurately measure sobriety, according to Bee archives.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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When that happens, AI will have enough self-awareness and consciousness to have conscious subjective feelings and so be able to make an executive decision on how to manage the politeness vs. processing power balance.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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From a dive bar near Findlay Market to a 1930s architectural masterpiece, each is unique in its own way.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Van Royen said Sparkle Dog Care is unique in that the company provides grooming training opportunities for employees who want to learn.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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Spelman will be cremated in a private ceremony Thursday, his family said.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Generally, sport pilot training requires a minimum of 20 hours of flight time and is more affordable than a private pilot's license.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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