spell out

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Recent Examples of spell out That law should clearly spell out assessment rates, exemptions, repayment timelines, and whether or not loan forgiveness awaits at the end of the repayment period. Preston Cooper, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 The 26-year-old channeled Swift's album artwork with pink and blue wispy clouds and pink cursive letters spelling out the tune's title. Bryan West, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025 The consequences for violations are not clearly spelled out, but the ban is broader and took effect sooner than the deadline under the California Phone-Free Schools Act. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025 During a chant to celebrate the Eagles' playoff run, the Democratic mayor attempted the fan base's signature chant of spelling out the team name. Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spell out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spell out
Verb
  • Huntsville Police Sergeant Christopher Jackson explained how the law specifically targets those who deliberately modify their vehicles to be louder.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Jones explained how an unfair deal between the platform’s co-founders Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, and Cam, led to the iconic New York City battle between The Lox and Dipset.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Such collections illustrate the unique and tough-to-replicate advantages of manufacturing in the City of Angels.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Overall Vital Considerations Of course, the example shown is a relatively simple one and was merely undertaken to quickly illustrate how this works.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Just to clarify, a 60-watt incandescent bulb is a 7- to 9-watt LED bulb and is 730-800 lumens.
    Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
  • On Monday, a representative for Hawn clarified to CNN that the Oscar-winner’s vision is intact.
    Jack Guy, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Our Patriots will take to the streets to peacefully demonstrate.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025
  • That means making sure the youngster can demonstrate enough self-control that allows the educational process to function.
    Vincent Turley, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025

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