Example Sentences

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Giant atoms have defined energy levels and follow the rules of quantum mechanics, yet they can reach sizes of up to millimeters, making them visible to the naked eye.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

But utilities are also benefiting from interest in artificial intelligence —even as the market grows wary of tech names that have defined the theme over the past several years.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

These are 20 songs we think have defined America over time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

"We're excited about what the future holds with Meta and Manus working together and we will continue to iterate the product and serve users that have defined Manus from the beginning."

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

It gives us comfort to believe we have defined something that is, by its very nature, indefinable.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman