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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
Maresca has been tasked with leading a squad featuring more question marks than unequivocal success stories, headlined by the brilliant Cole Palmer following his move from the fringes of Manchester City’s first team last summer.
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Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Trump must personally signal his unequivocal support so that other NATO leaders do not drag out the ratification process.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2024
But millions of Puerto Ricans as well as other members of the Latinx community living in the mainland can express their condemnation of such racist comments in unequivocal terms on Nov. 5.
—Ediberto Roman and Ernesto Sagas, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
Last week’s electoral blowout of Kamala Harris was an unequivocal rejection of his administration by an angry electorate that had been effectively persuaded that what was an objectively successful presidency had been an unsuccessful one.
—Jeff Robbins, Boston Herald, 12 Nov. 2024
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Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Trump must personally signal his unequivocal support so that other NATO leaders do not drag out the ratification process.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2024
But millions of Puerto Ricans as well as other members of the Latinx community living in the mainland can express their condemnation of such racist comments in unequivocal terms on Nov. 5.
—Ediberto Roman and Ernesto Sagas, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
Last week’s electoral blowout of Kamala Harris was an unequivocal rejection of his administration by an angry electorate that had been effectively persuaded that what was an objectively successful presidency had been an unsuccessful one.
—Jeff Robbins, Boston Herald, 12 Nov. 2024
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For lovers of this unmistakable design, here’s an ode to the Tank.Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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The unmistakable smell of cigar smoke hung in the air.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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But engaging with those properties could mean putting even more money into her pocket and represent an explicit affirmation of her rancorous positions.Glen Weldon, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
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The footage shows Caldwell calling the nearby Packers fans vulgar and sexist names, while taunting the man accompanying her with explicit gestures.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
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Johnson has emerged as the team’s primary back on third downs and obvious passing downs, catching 18 passes for 284 yards and three touchdowns and carrying the ball 41 times for 213 yards and one score.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
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Trusted by Kyiv and maintaining a relatively cordial relationship with Moscow, Turkey would seem like an obvious choice.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately, though, this is an out-of-favour player arriving on loan for five months, so there is a definite ceiling to the excitement.Alex Brodie, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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This one looks like a definite must-see for families.Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
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Some of that was apparent in 2024 as cybersecurity incidents at UnitedHealth Group and Crowdstrike had unexpected and unprecedented impacts.Bob Zukis, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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That apparent indifference on this key question will force the House and Senate to attempt to resolve their differences among themselves.Axios, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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Given that on landing its rotors broke off, that's a pretty definitive conclusion.David Szondy, New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2025
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The sense of brotherhood was evident, but the contention between your younger self and Gary Barlow is clear from the offset.Olivia-Anne Cleary, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Future Of Batteries Is Silicon As phones get thinner and processor demands increase, the limiting factor of the battery becomes ever more evident.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Most express car washes may not offer tire treatments or waxing.Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
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As far as the Football Association are concerned, players on domestic loan are only allowed to play in the competition with the express permission of their parent club.Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Unequivocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequivocal. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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