ambiguous
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Even an ambiguous remark or facial expression might be interpreted negatively because past experiences have shaped what the person expects.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
"Do not be ambiguous about this," she said on X, explaining that condemnation must be "unanimous" because "any hesitation becomes justification".
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Even so, some Bergman works make their filmic qualities more prominent than others, and chief among them is his dazzlingly inscrutable, hauntingly ambiguous drama “Persona,” released 60 years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Whether this happens depends a bit on how stock prices react to the higher rates — something that is more ambiguous.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Ethan finally chimes in with the most ambiguous of all emojis: the grimace.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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