explicit

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Kenyan and Ghanaian social media accounts re-uploaded clips, some including explicit captions in local languages in an apparent effort to drive traffic to their profiles.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The explicit content feature, internally dubbed "Citron mode," had drawn pushback from both staff and investors, the FT reported.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“I’d rather meet them where they are and fold it into an explicit risk budget than pretend it doesn’t exist,” said Patrick Huey, a certified financial planner in Naples, Fla.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

On “Situation,” the hissing hi-hat hinted at on earlier tracks becomes explicit and the rhythm is officially disco, though with a twangy urban cowboy version of the beat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

The Acorn Contest wouldn’t work although he was not explicit about why it wouldn’t.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck