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overt

[oh-vurt, oh-vurt] / oʊˈvɜrt, ˈoʊ vɜrt /


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But the implication of overt coercion is always bubbling beneath the surface.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

Iran's foreign ministry condemned the attack on its oil tankers as "an overt threat to regional and international peace and security," saying that they "increase the dangers of tensions in the region".

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

But of the many second-generation, political pop efforts, he said Nash's recent recording stands out for being so "overt".

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

Such overt connections with Gloucester would soon fade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

People here react negatively to any overt displays of soulfulness.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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