spell out

Example Sentences

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She didn’t spell out what this all meant, but it seemed to imply that Erika was raised to be a Project Looking Glass agent assigned to handle Charlie.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

There are various types of flips that have unique names that don't spell out exactly what the trick contains - including wildcat, tamedog, backflip, frontflip, rodeo, backside rodeo and corked spin.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

The "border defence strategy" outlined in the bill does not spell out how exactly ships will be prevented from crossing Italy's waters or by whom.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

During the studio tour, the artist pulled out a piece of brass wire bent to spell out her name, a keepsake from when she was 12.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

I would not spell out the details, for I could not trust the confidentiality of the communication.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela