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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
However, the effects of other budget decisions seem more clear-cut, at least for La Jolla.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025
However, the latest research adds to a mounting body of evidence finding that the timeline of neuron generation isn’t so clear-cut.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 3 July 2025
In Texas, the laws around sick leave aren’t always clear-cut, especially compared to other states with stricter protections.
—Tiffani Jackson
updated July 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2025
At the time, he was viewed as the clear-cut No. 1 pick coming off a stellar season in Arizona.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025
However, the latest research adds to a mounting body of evidence finding that the timeline of neuron generation isn’t so clear-cut.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 3 July 2025
In Texas, the laws around sick leave aren’t always clear-cut, especially compared to other states with stricter protections.
—Tiffani Jackson
updated July 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2025
At the time, he was viewed as the clear-cut No. 1 pick coming off a stellar season in Arizona.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-cut
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But a sharp turn straight into country seems like far too obvious a path for a singer-songwriter who has quietly done her own thing.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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And then there are the descriptions of the additional terms, which may not be obvious.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Be The Boss: Give Your AI A Role And Super-Clear Instructions The most effective AI startups treat their LLMs like new, highly capable team members needing explicit direction.—
Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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And on Sunday a hacker used Elmo's X account to post explicit remarks on social media against President Donald Trump.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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In apparent disbelief, Berger simply sank to her knees, her arms outstretched and a huge grin on her face, and watched as her jubilant teammates sprinted towards her to celebrate.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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The entertainment industry remains deep in mourning over the death of Robin Kaye, the longtime music supervisor for American Idol, who was found murdered along with her husband, Thomas Deluca, in their home in an apparent double homicide.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
19 July 2025
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The video is generally crisp, though the limited frame rate (15 fps) is a definite weakness with moving subjects.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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The one that doesn’t have a definite endpoint and could yield some interesting negotiations is Wyatt Kaiser’s deal.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The public display hit televisions and phone screens across the country and was an unmistakable signal that the Trump administration was not done flexing its political muscle in California.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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Dignity Through Every Stage Of Life The shift in conversation is unmistakable.—
Karen Fonseth,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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One of the things that makes Batman Begins so definitive a depiction of Batman’s origin is that this film, like its sequel The Dark Knight, depicted Gotham City as a living breathing character in the story.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Introducing the 2025 Fortune 500, the definitive ranking of the biggest companies in America.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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If voters, especially in politically conservative areas such as Ohio, make clear that dismantling science and academia undermines their communities, Congress may yet act.—
Matt Motta,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
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The fire table, which comes with clear fire glass, a table lid, propane cover, and a protective fabric table cover, burns at a maximum of 57,000 BTU and is made from rust-free aluminum.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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For the modern update, Nintendo has tweaked the design slightly, incorporating controls specific to the Switch 2–namely the Home, screen capture, and C buttons—at the top of the pad, and added a tiny new ZL button on the left-hand shoulder.—
Matt Kamen,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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But Zeldin faces a major hurdle in accomplishing this feat: The existing PFAS standards are backed by the best currently available scientific evidence linking these specific chemicals to a range of adverse health effects.—
David Michaels,
The Atlantic,
20 July 2025
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