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
  • For more info about the services, call 502-897-9552.
    The Courier-Journal, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Leading win contenders are provided, and racing fans can get more info and picks for Saturday’s nine biggest Breeders’ Cup races in the Guaranteed Tip Sheet wagering guide.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of info
Noun
  • Anyone with information about the shooting can call the Oakland Police Department’s homicide unit at 510-238-3821, or its tip line at 510-238-7950.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • More information on the recount process can be found at sos.state.mn.us/media/2370/recount-guide.pdf.
    Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of information
Noun
  • This story originally published on businessden.com.
    Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published.
    April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of story
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gemütlichkeit

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