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the state or quality of being easily seen through because of the transparency of the Caribbean waters, we could see sharks and tropical fish swimming 20 or 30 feet below the surface

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Recent Examples of transparency However, a continued lack of transparency about these complications highlights the importance of efforts underway to force the State Department into compliance with its own mandate to assist the allies who supported our Afghanistan operations. Beth Bailey, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025 My economic development plan emphasizes transparency, community input, and measurable outcomes. Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025 The bill requires more transparency around pricing, while banning several fees common in rental housing. Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025 In full transparency, Miami’s draft board does heavily skew to team needs most years. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for transparency

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“Transparency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transparency. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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