spell out
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Western officials have declined to spell out the rules of engagement if any international troops were to be attacked in Ukraine.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Also, the proposition does not spell out the terms or interest rates on the loans, which would be worked out if the measure is approved.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
Her parents also asked if she could use a "bank" of pre-agreed relevant words that would mean she would not have to spell out every letter.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Officials said the new legislation would spell out thresholds before the labor minister can bring an end to a labor disruption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
I tried to talk but couldn’t, so I tried to trace letters on my hand, thinking I could spell out a question.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
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