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obvious

[ob-vee-uhs] / ˈɒb vi əs /


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The first question to PRB co-founder Shawn Stern was obvious: “After 25 years, did you just feel it was time for a break?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Security experts told our reporters the failure is remarkable given the surveillance and intelligence capabilities of the U.A.E. and Israel, and the obvious threats to the route the co-pilot was allowed to fly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Security experts said the failure is remarkable given the surveillance and intelligence capabilities of the U.A.E. and Israel, and the obvious threats to the route the co-pilot was allowed to fly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

"However, this may not be obvious through our existing systems and so researchers are also advised to undertake appropriate due diligence to identify the ultimate source of funding for collaborations with Chinese institutions."

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

It seems so obvious now that she’s said it.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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