tacitly

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When reached for comment, the White House redirected AFP to a post on X by White House Deputy Communications Director Kaelan Dorr, who tacitly acknowledged that the image had been modified.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Ms. Low tacitly admits that the prevailing culture has been overselling the rewards of work—and playing down the importance of relationships, i.e., marriage and children, as a cornerstone of a woman’s happiness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

In the case of Airbnb Experiences, “we’ve learned a lot about how to make them better,” said Chesky, tacitly acknowledging the feature’s uneven history.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

He tacitly acknowledged that, arguing instead that our focus should be comparing with the very recent past.

From BBC • May 8, 2025

It was tacitly understood in the Moller family that the less one knew about his cooking methods and what he put into the food, the better for all concerned.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey