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centred

British  
/ ˈsɛntəd /

adjective

  1. mentally and emotionally confident, focused, and well-balanced

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The film plot centred on an audacious theft of a diamond-encrusted Faberge egg.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

"As hacking techniques become increasingly intelligent, sophisticated and commonplace with the development of artificial intelligence, existing security systems centred on inspections and responses after incidents have revealed clear limitations," he said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

However, with high pressure centred across the north of the UK, a brisk easterly breeze will affect southern and eastern areas on Tuesday.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

In June, Lee announced a public-private partnership centred on "three mega-projects" -- aiming to expand chip production hubs nationwide, establish robotics research and development centres, and build gigawatt-scale AI data centres.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

Arthur detached his own footmen, under Merlyn, to deal with the infantry battle which was centred round the camp, and he himself pressed on with his cavalry against the kings themselves.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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