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articulate

[ahr-tik-yuh-lit, ahr-tik-yuh-leyt] / ɑrˈtɪk jə lɪt, ɑrˈtɪk jəˌleɪt /






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The achievement of July 1776 was to articulate an idea—that life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are inalienable rights endowed by the Creator—that could justify, sustain and reward that kind of earnestness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

From classic dramas like ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ and ‘Nashville’ to a John Carpenter sci-fi nightmare, these movies articulate a shifting national mood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

A European diplomat, who asked not to be named, said that the French leader is "one of the few to articulate a vision".

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

But so far, they’re promising things that they not only can’t deliver, but also can’t articulate.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

He spoke English well enough, and what few words I could extract from him were accented but articulate.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram




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