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so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
explicit instructions about what to do in an emergency
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Recent Examples of explicit
At launch, Tesla included a clause in its purchase agreements stipulating that Cybertruck buyers couldn't sell the vehicle within the first year of ownership without explicit permission from Tesla.
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 June 2025
On her part, Eady skipped filming the reunion altogether and made a revelation about the explicit photo Moore showed at her event.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 June 2025
Under his indictment, Combs is accused of threatening to release explicit videos of Jane, supplying her with narcotics to keep her awake and compliant, and using physical violence to trap her in his abusive dynamic.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
Setting up that app gives parents the option to approve all new friends added to the child's account and even to require explicit permission through the app when the child wants to use video chat.
—ArsTechnica, 5 June 2025
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 June 2025
On her part, Eady skipped filming the reunion altogether and made a revelation about the explicit photo Moore showed at her event.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 June 2025
Under his indictment, Combs is accused of threatening to release explicit videos of Jane, supplying her with narcotics to keep her awake and compliant, and using physical violence to trap her in his abusive dynamic.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
Setting up that app gives parents the option to approve all new friends added to the child's account and even to require explicit permission through the app when the child wants to use video chat.
—ArsTechnica, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explicit
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When tackling a recipe together, decide what steps would be easy for your child to do and assign them specific tasks to prevent everyone from getting overwhelmed.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
2 June 2025
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The collective bargaining agreement between MLS and its players stipulates specific bonus payouts for tournaments that MLS players typically compete in, like the U.S. Open Cup, Concacaf Champions Cup and Leagues Cup.—
Pablo Maurer,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Republicans have begun to investigate whether aides exercised presidential power in Biden’s name without his express permission or full awareness.—
Sarah Bedford,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Your contract should also explicitly prohibit using your proprietary data for training AI models without express permission and address intellectual property rights for any outputs generated by AI systems using your data.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The Fillers have gone before town officials this past spring to present a concept plan to the Cedar Lake Planning Commission, which included restoring the chapel to be in use, but no definite decisions have been made.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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More Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images While there are definite reasons for Indiana fans to be nervous, Haliburton is motivated to make sure the Pacers do not drop Game 6 at home.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Often hailed as the definitive screen version, this series perfectly captured the turning point in Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy’s romance and brought to life the very estate many imagined from the novel’s descriptions.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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While there’s much to say about the social consequences of this behavior, one thing is unambiguous: Completing transactions by phone is standard behavior.—
Benjamin Claeys,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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However, the White House has been unambiguous in its assessment of the situation.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
14 May 2025
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The gravity of the moment was unmistakable — the consequences of a loss, and the eventual magnitude of a win.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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In a market defined by uncertainty, the bond market’s message is unmistakable: brace for impact.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Speaking of, Paul Mescal, the unequivocal short-shorts king, has made the male upper thigh a true erogenous zone.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
12 May 2025
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In spite of all that, what’s unequivocal is that this is a group better equipped for the challenge in front of them.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Employee Health and Productivity Many small businesses have tight budgets and struggle to provide basic benefits, much less comprehensive health insurance to all employees.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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SailGP has a strategic integration with Abelson Sports, ensuring comprehensive and accurate odds coverage, and has developed an in-house, self-service odds portal, empowering betting operators with real-time access and control.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
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“Explicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explicit. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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