by definition
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And by definition unexpected inflation is just that — unexpected.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
"Classified workloads are by definition opaque," said one organizing employee, who was not named in the statement.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Balance, by definition, inherently involves equal consideration of more than one point of view.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
“You’re making this long, arduous journey, and when you get there, kind of by definition, there’s nothing.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
Scraping fiercely for food and shelter, mad entirely for love, by definition.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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