as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct the lines of demarcation between art and entertainment are often blurry

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Recent Examples of demarcation Human-level intelligent behavior is the AGI demarcation. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 The Blue Line is the demarcation in southern Lebanon from where Israel withdrew in 2000. Scott Neuman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024 Momentum shifts after Dicker kick The clear line of demarcation in this Chargers win was their successful fair-catch kick at the end of the first half. Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024 Video shared by the South Korean Defense Ministry showed several explosions on roads on the north side of the military demarcation line that separates two Koreas. Gawon Bae, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for demarcation
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Noun
  • Five years ago, Robert Wallach (Bobby) had an idea that seemed radical: to revolutionize the gig economy by eliminating the distinction between employees and independent contractors.
    Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
  • In the last few years, Poland’s capital city has Michelin distinctions piling up due to a food scene that’s both dynamic and design-forward.
    Lanee Lee, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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  • Recognizing the importance of maintaining familial bonds, these projects seek to mitigate the trauma of separation and promote long-term stability for children and families.
    Danny K. Davis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
  • The unions argued that the president's three initiatives — firing of probationary employees, deferred resignation program and planned large-scale reductions in force — violate the separation of powers and federal law.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2025
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  • According to polling by the Bipartisan Policy Center, nearly one in four mothers have considered leaving their jobs due to a lack of accommodations or fear of discrimination during pregnancy.
    G Kirilloff, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Meta has faced various allegations of discrimination over the past decade, including lawsuits in the US regarding housing, employment and credit ads.
    Carlotta Dotto, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Demarcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcation. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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