tacitly
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Even the White House communications staff has tacitly admitted that something is going on, though all they will say is Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, a conveniently benign condition.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
Still, it’s nice to see Mr. Kennedy tacitly admitting that liability protections serve a useful purpose.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The wingman pilot acknowledged his sudden manoeuvre led to the collision, but argued that the lead aircraft's pilot had "tacitly consented" to the manoeuvre since he was aware that filming was taking place.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
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
Most laypeople and many historians assume, expressly or tacitly, that the answer is yes.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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