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clarify

[klar-uh-fahy] / ˈklær əˌfaɪ /




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"We ask that Australia clarify how exactly 'harm' and 'risks' shall be determined... ensuring these definitions do not encroach on protected speech," the US said in its submission.

From BBC Sep. 23, 2026

The inspector general recommended the high-speed rail authority update its travel policy to get advance written approval for trips, clarify expectations with staff and seek reimbursement for “unallowable expenses paid” from the consulting firms.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

In 2025 — after Walker’s death — the state passed a law meant to clarify what constitutes a risk of death.

From Salon Sep. 17, 2026

This fresh attempt to clarify his position is styled by Mr. Fukuyama as a memoir, but it is better seen as a series of meditations—the meditations, in truth, of a misunderstood man.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

Pascal went on to clarify and systematize Galileo’s new understanding.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

The murkiness of it all clarifies by the end of the film, not just in terms of its heroes, villains and message, but Greengrass also situates this story within a recognizable cinematic and storytelling history.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

The proposed regulations unveiled this week “really clarifies a lot of what employers were waiting for,” said Dorian Smith, leader of Mercer’s law and policy practice.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

The bill, which clarifies the regulatory structure around digital assets, is making slow progress through Congress.

From Barron's May 22, 2026

The ruling clarifies that councils remain responsible for children with EHCPs who are "ordinarily resident" in their area, even if they are temporarily overseas.

From BBC Feb. 27, 2026

“Interfering with you or your opponent,” her father clarifies.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

Though Ellison previously indicated the merged company would keep its headquarters in California for the foreseeable future, Bonta clarified that this commitment was not written into the legal agreement.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

The answer that finally clarified what I’d been seeing came a few minutes later.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

She faced backlash for the repost and later clarified in a three-part statement that she took issue with the imagery Macklemore displayed during his performance.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

In his podcast comments, Vance also clarified that such thoughts did not preoccupy him.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

I have recommended that no further tests be made on human beings until these things are clarified by additional research on animals.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes

“Yes, for sure,” the CEO responded, before clarifying that she sees it less in employees because Logitech has been proactive about addressing AI-related job anxieties.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 23, 2026

Much of the criticism has been focused on a perceived lack of context since there is almost no wall text clarifying why certain curatorial choices were made.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2026

By clarifying what the inductive effect does and how far it extends, the researchers hope other influences on molecular behavior can also be understood more accurately.

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 2026

"It's clarifying," they say, a clear gap between Labour and the Tories' "sense of purpose and values".

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

He went on to bequeath little bits of money and jewelry to each of them, never clarifying which one he considered his Koh-i-noor.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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