in-built
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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In the 1950s, a special version of a Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith included an in-built television set and a toilet beneath the passenger seat, according to auction house Sotheby's.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
For most of the past century, it would have been unthinkable for BYU’s coach to spurn a blueblood like Penn State, with all the in-built advantages it offered in recruiting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
If a company is responsible for the resale of its own products, then there could be an in-built incentive to make items more durable, less disposable, and therefore more sustainable.
From BBC • Aug. 26, 2024
It stayed attached for an average of 58 days and - with an in-built GPS system - allowed the scientists to pinpoint the bears’ location to within just a few metres.
From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024
The rhyme of the 'Franckelyn's dogge' was in-built with the foundation of our acquaintance, so with adequate pomp we yclept him little Bingo.'
From Wild Animals I Have Known by Seton, Ernest Thompson
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