vague
Example Sentences
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Clement’s prophecies over the years, Bartholomew explained, were “often expressed in a vague and obscurantist way,” but “Trump does not appear to have been a figure of particular interest.”
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Often, families receive little guidance beyond saving what they can for college, advice that is too vague to be helpful.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Chitwood is targeting legal loopholes in Montana, though he was vague about the particulars.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
Microbiologist Dr Sarah Hooper said Davies' "severe" case would have been difficult to diagnose because his symptoms were "quite vague".
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
It is all dark and horrid to me, for I can remember nothing; but I am full of vague fear, and I feel so weak and worn out.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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