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the dating applicant spelled out exactly what she wanted in a man
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Recent Examples of spelled out
This is the idea spelled out in loop quantum gravity, or in causal sets.
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Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
The document also spelled out other reputational issues over Mandelson’s work in a previous Labor government related to financial matters, including high-profile donors, and his work at Global Counsel, a lobbying firm he co-founded.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Those single few sentences spelled out the end of receivers coach Keary Colbert’s three-year tenure in Denver, and Colbert’s firing was announced mere hours later.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Erica Eckley, executive director of the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, said reimbursing the state for the specific miles driven between an official event and a political event aligns with a requirement spelled out by the ethics board in a 2011 opinion.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Regarding the shutdown, Democrats have spelled out a list of 10 demands to change the behavior of immigration officers, but finding consensus has been tough.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 3 Mar. 2026
The Sculptra salesperson had given all us front office ladies SCULPTRA™ tee shirts with the words spelled out in rhinestones across our breasts.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
However, Schwartz said some of the requirements — and further compensation — may be spelled out in contracts for employees that are represented by a labor union.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Making use of a patented new mechanism, the Day-Date was the world’s first automatic chronometer featuring both the day of the week spelled out in full as well as the date on the dial.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
The document also spelled out other reputational issues over Mandelson’s work in a previous Labor government related to financial matters, including high-profile donors, and his work at Global Counsel, a lobbying firm he co-founded.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Those single few sentences spelled out the end of receivers coach Keary Colbert’s three-year tenure in Denver, and Colbert’s firing was announced mere hours later.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Erica Eckley, executive director of the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, said reimbursing the state for the specific miles driven between an official event and a political event aligns with a requirement spelled out by the ethics board in a 2011 opinion.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Regarding the shutdown, Democrats have spelled out a list of 10 demands to change the behavior of immigration officers, but finding consensus has been tough.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 3 Mar. 2026
The Sculptra salesperson had given all us front office ladies SCULPTRA™ tee shirts with the words spelled out in rhinestones across our breasts.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
However, Schwartz said some of the requirements — and further compensation — may be spelled out in contracts for employees that are represented by a labor union.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Making use of a patented new mechanism, the Day-Date was the world’s first automatic chronometer featuring both the day of the week spelled out in full as well as the date on the dial.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spelled out
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Wood took her own life after struggling with grief and the emotional trauma of witnessing her husband’s murder, her daughter explained to the judge.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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An interest in evening workouts is on the rise nationwide, the workout expert explained.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Scenes from across the tournament have illustrated exactly what this competition means to players from the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Japan, Taiwan, and so many others.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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This deluxe two-volume box set includes both hardcover manga volumes illustrated by Miyazaki, as well as a bonus Studio Ghibli poster.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Born to work alongside nature, local people are adept at being resourceful and are already embracing a circular economy – demonstrated by the world’s first thrift store in an airport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The 76-year-old star demonstrated how the right accessories can up the ante with a red carpet look, adding some major height to her petite stature with towering silver metallic platform heels.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Los Angeles Times reported that USC’s original methodology stated fundraising would be based on semiannual Secretary of State filings, but USC later clarified that late contribution reports were also included.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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If anything, the stress test has clarified it.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The move was interpreted by many, including Schatzline, as permission for churches to endorse candidates to their congregations.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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In fact, since 2013, the Colorado Civil Rights Commission has interpreted state law to require school districts to accommodate students based on their gender identity.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Estes Industries has taken one of the most complex engineering challenges and simplified it to a scale model that practically anyone can fly.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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As for Ryan Murphy's dramatization, executive producer Brad Simpson told USA Today that Love Story sped up and simplified John's involvement with the actress in order to prioritize his relationship with Carolyn.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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