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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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For royal fans, one unmistakable sign that the festive season is approaching is when Kate Middleton and Prince William send out their traditional Christmas cards.Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
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With her signature white bob and questioning eyes, Mellen was unmistakable with her crisp minimalist style and quick pace.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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Apart from generating top-ranking national standardized test takers, however, one of 2 Hour Learning’s other explicit goals is the removal of teachers from classrooms.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 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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One of the additions should be quite obvious to anybody following the Yankees' offseason closely.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Even now, the demand for change-resilient experts with transferable skills is already obvious across multiple industries, especially in tech and IT.Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 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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Witkoff was with Trump during the apparent second assassination attempt on his life, telling NBC that Secret Service agents dived on Trump and got him off his Florida golf course in under 20 seconds.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Behind the scenes, fans speculated about an apparent rift between Lively and Baldoni, who avoided one another other during press junkets and appeared separately on red carpets.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 22 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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This was evident in various ways, both minor and significant.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 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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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 26 Dec. 2024.
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