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gen

noun

ˈjen

Definition of gen

chiefly British

as in news

a report of recent events or facts not previously known as he has for decades, he gets most of his gen from the BBC over the wireless

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When Audrey visits Eli to share insurance info, the encounter descends into a heated argument over who was responsible for the crash.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
He was accused of sharing confidential trade info with Jeffrey Epstein.

— Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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Oeko-Tex’s existing Label Check tool allows shoppers to scan a QR code or enter a certificate number or product ID to verify a label and view the information associated with it.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
The Producers Guild of Korea and Italy’s CNA Cinema e Audiovisivo will set up exchange programs and share information on public funding, building on the two countries’ government-level co-production accord.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

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While the episodic stories reflect the never-ending parade of tourists and partygoers, the show also provides Dennis and Rosa with long-term arcs.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Suffice it to say the mystery bullets that landed in Rate Field’s bleachers in 2023 and wounded two women definitely aren’t relevant to this feel-good story but are worth mentioning to remind us how much the Sox narrative has changed.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026

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