unstated

Example Sentences

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"But there's another, more pernicious goal driving these bills that might well succeed politically precisely because it remains largely unstated," Sargent continued.

From Salon

Rather, the challenge is determining which motives, stated or unstated, most mattered.

From New York Times

“The threat from China is unstated but there is no question that China is a factor,” Yun said.

From Seattle Times

His administration is also mindful that Mexico's assistance on tackling illegal immigration tends to carry more weight in Washington due to its prominence in U.S. domestic politics, giving the government tacit, if unstated, leverage.

From Reuters

At the same time, the American politics undergirding the visit were significant if unstated.

From Washington Post