gen

noun

ˈjen How to pronounce gen (audio)
Definition of gennext
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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  1. info
  2. information
  3. story
Noun
  • That info seems to check out as the fight is already showing up on Tapology as confirmed.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Here's a handy guide to shipping deadlines to get your stuff there by Christmas, plus info on Free Shipping Day.
    Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of info
Noun
  • Before the rally, a group of voters traveled from Massachusetts and distributed information on the GPO to every Senator’s office.
    Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • This article was updated with additional information.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of information
Noun
  • This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
    Michael D. Carroll AND Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The period piece explores the love story between Japanese American and Mexican American families during World War II, highlighting the solidarity between both communities.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of story
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gemütlichkeit

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