imprecise
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As a Black kid growing up in the Michigan suburbs in the ’90s, my K-12 education on slavery was like that of many other Americans — both concise and, to put it mildly, imprecise.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026
It’s loose and playful, which would seem to be a plus, but it’s too shaggy and imprecise to land, and sometimes seems as if it were made up on the spot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Sitting out pullbacks, especially those tied to geopolitical events, can be costly, as timing a point of re-entry is such an imprecise exercise.
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026
The microbe, Methanosarcina acetivorans, appears to function normally despite this flexible interpretation, demonstrating that life can operate with a slightly imprecise code.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 28, 2026
"They don't all come out the same. Or as beautiful. It's an imprecise art, is what my sister says."
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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