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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
Every violation must be met with an immediate and unequivocal response.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
In Missouri, Colorado, New York, Maryland, Arizona, Montana, Nevada, and Florida — the majority of voters were clear and unequivocal: people are dying.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
In a different cultural climate, Felix’s deliberate and unequivocal marketing of herself as not just a woman in sports but a mother in sports might be less relevant.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Cabello believes that the answer to that question is an unequivocal yes, but that’s up for grabs.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
In Missouri, Colorado, New York, Maryland, Arizona, Montana, Nevada, and Florida — the majority of voters were clear and unequivocal: people are dying.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
In a different cultural climate, Felix’s deliberate and unequivocal marketing of herself as not just a woman in sports but a mother in sports might be less relevant.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Cabello believes that the answer to that question is an unequivocal yes, but that’s up for grabs.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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His voice — raw, nasal, scratchy but full of passion, anger and wry wisdom — is near enough to the original to be unmistakable and yet colored by the actor’s persona to a degree that suggests something closer to symbiosis than impersonation.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Its high proof is unmistakable but well-integrated, allowing the rich flavors to shine.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Stevenson’s daring riffs on genre classics and surprisingly explicit imagery combine with The First Omen’s unavoidable cultural context to make this IP extension feel entirely singular.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Footage of performances by the Alvin Ailey Dance Company is projected high above the show, but the focus, mainly, is art that doesn’t bear an explicit tie to Ailey himself.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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But for bitcoin investors who have seen a strong rise in the value of their investment, luxury goods — a designer handbag or high-end watch — are an obvious choice for diversifying one's portfolio, analysts say.Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Is obvious that with new payment methods come new fraud vectors, and there are many issues that must be resolved before consumers can really take advantage of the new technology to ditch the mundane and free their minds for more value-adding distractions.David G.W. Birch, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The district recently outlined definite cuts and future potential cuts on its website.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
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While Elba and Reeves were clearly being light-hearted in their response, there's definite demand for more live-action Sonic, whether in film or series form.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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But Israeli jets have struck a string of targets across Syria since the weekend in an apparent bid to ensure Syrian military equipment, including combat aircraft, missiles and chemical weapons, does not fall into rebel hands.Maya Gebeily, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, the information was not recovered by journalists or authorities, who were able to quickly uncover Mangione's apparent social media profiles including his Goodreads, LinkedIn, and Instagram accounts.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Nearly 35 years on from his release, Channel 4 has made a definitive documentary series charting Nelson Mandela‘s journey.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Now comes the hard part: taking definitive, concrete steps to strengthen those practices and mitigate those risks in the face of disparate regulatory frameworks in the regional, country and state jurisdictions within the organization’s operating footprint.Jim DeLoach, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The growing emphasis on quality and professionalism in the marketplace is evident in this new era of Amazon.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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This was evident in various ways, both minor and significant.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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The FedEx Express segment offers express transportation, small-package ground delivery, and freight transportation services; and time-critical transportation services.Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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About half of those in this income bracket express concern about affording groceries, while roughly 4 in 10 are similarly worried about paying for gas, electricity, or holiday gifts.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Unequivocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequivocal. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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