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as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
a clear-cut case of plagiarism that resulted in her immediate dismissal
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as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
clear-cut instructions that even an idiot should be able to follow
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Recent Examples of clear-cut
But like many environmental issues in Arizona, this one isn't clear-cut.
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Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
The reasons why women save less for retirement aren’t clear-cut.
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Even more impressive, since Adams was traded to the Jets, Wilson has become the clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver for the franchise.
—Jesse Reed, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
What's unsettling is that consumers tend to have more potential clear-cut protections involving some fraudulent ATM withdrawals than other situations, such as when a scam involves a wire transfer of money out of your account.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Some are quite obvious and on-the-nose, others more arcane.Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Platform Security Is The First Line Of Defense By now, cybersecurity is an obvious and critical priority for every IT organization.Matt Kimball, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The resultant climax is actually real here — there’s no condensed milk substitute in sight — but Mitchell’s explicit moment of self-love isn’t just included for shock value.David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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The judge in Ramirez’s case prohibited her from engaging in nursing activities without explicit permission following her February 2024 arrest.Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
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But Israeli jets have struck a string of targets across Syria since the weekend in an apparent bid to ensure Syrian military equipment, including combat aircraft, missiles and chemical weapons, does not fall into rebel hands.Maya Gebeily, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, the information was not recovered by journalists or authorities, who were able to quickly uncover Mangione's apparent social media profiles including his Goodreads, LinkedIn, and Instagram accounts.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Interest among teen girls is equal to teen boys with 17-34 at a high 16% unaided and 51% definite interest.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
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The technology has a definite upside, helping children see patterns and solve problems, says Olivier Toubia, a marketing professor at Columbia Business School specializing in creativity and idea generation.Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
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His voice — raw, nasal, scratchy but full of passion, anger and wry wisdom — is near enough to the original to be unmistakable and yet colored by the actor’s persona to a degree that suggests something closer to symbiosis than impersonation.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Its high proof is unmistakable but well-integrated, allowing the rich flavors to shine.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Looking ahead to 2025, ‘Mocha Mousse’ is what’s being hailed as the definitive color of the moment.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.Korok Ray, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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So scoring 36 straight points on the Commodores, turning in another dominant defensive performance, getting another clear step forward from redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava, and winning 36-23 to unofficially clinch a Playoff spot was even better than all that sounds.Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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This clear response to institutional wokeness and collapse must compel conservatives to offer these voters an image of productive masculinity.Michael Ginsberg, National Review, 30 Nov. 2024
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Police have yet to reveal a specific motive in the case or whether the incident was targeted or random.Rachel McRady, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Address Specific Pain Points Focus on creating valuable, authentic educational videos that address specific pain points and questions customers face during the research and consideration phases.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Clear-cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-cut. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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