explicit
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But it’s a testament to how even the slightest of pivots can reframe a story, making it all the more personal without drawing explicit attention to itself.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
“TSA exists for security purposes and they’re explicit about that,” said Vincent Joralemon, director of UC Berkeley’s Life Sciences Law and Policy Center.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
"Italy also demands an apology for the treatment inflicted on these demonstrators and for the total disregard shown towards the explicit requests of the Italian government," she added.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The executive order would make a person’s immigration status an explicit part of a bank’s assessment of whether a customer poses a money-laundering risk.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The prison service regulations were explicit that each prisoner was permitted to speak only for himself.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing explicit
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 1
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The ACT: The Language of the Test, List 1
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