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as in unmistakable
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
few of the candidates have yet staked out unequivocal positions on the hot-button issues
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as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
the directions on the vial state in clear and unequivocal language that the drug should not be taken by pregnant women
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Recent Examples of unequivocal
It had, in fact, been rejected by all three major networks despite Lear’s handsome pedigree (his previous shows included the unequivocal successes All in the Family and Maude).
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Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
And while the media can fall prey to both sides-ism, Bardem is unequivocal about one thing.
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Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
The letter is an unequivocal affirmation of Midway Rising’s application of state density bonus law, said Jeannette Temple, an executive at local land-use consulting firm Atlantis Group.
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Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2026
Pichai’s lieutenants hold up his resolute focus on serving the user as an unequivocal good.
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Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
And while the media can fall prey to both sides-ism, Bardem is unequivocal about one thing.
—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
The letter is an unequivocal affirmation of Midway Rising’s application of state density bonus law, said Jeannette Temple, an executive at local land-use consulting firm Atlantis Group.
—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2026
Pichai’s lieutenants hold up his resolute focus on serving the user as an unequivocal good.
—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 May 2026
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The Statue of Liberty, multiple films This unmistakable statue has been a symbol of welcome to immigrants entering New York’s harbor since it was given to the United States by France in 1886.
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The drivers will speed past landmarks including the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, the National Gallery of Art and the National Archives, creating a course that blends technical challenge with an unmistakable and historic backdrop.
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The decentralized group, created by 15-year-old Bradley Chance Cadenhead in Stephenville, targets children through social media, gaming platforms and messaging apps to coerce them into self-harm and sharing explicit content.
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Samaritaine is explicit about this positioning.
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Sure enough, all tires were up and there were no obvious punctures or hissing sounds.
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One of the first obvious things was that Larry is the guy who told Lincoln to go see that play.
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There are definite similarities to previous summer transfer sagas involving Barcelona which have dominated headlines before or during big international tournaments.
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The Landry family bid viewers farewell on Sunday night, with the season 4 finale of The Way Home serving as the definite conclusion to Hallmark's multigenerational, century spanning drama.
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Two men were found unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds.
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The potential perils of this were apparent in Delaware, where a Caesar Rodney impersonator was manning the booth (the Caesar Rodney Institute was the sponsor).
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There has been no definitive declaration about which direction this team will take.
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Moreover, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh did a good job at his first post-meeting press conference last week, and the potential for a definitive agreement to end the war with Iran bodes well for the global economy.
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Eiglarsh added that while the suffering of the families was evident throughout the trial, the defense successfully argued that the crash was a tragic accident.
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As part of this shift, Cuban officers are opting to train soldiers in guerrilla tactics rather than conventional warfare — a strategic departure corroborated by Cancian that is also evident in the footage.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Hawaii law that prohibits the carry of a firearm onto private property that is open to the public unless the property owner gives express consent.
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But Hawaii and other states flipped the default, prohibiting guns unless an owner gives express permission, rather than allowing guns unless they’re expressly prohibited.
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“Unequivocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequivocal. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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