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overtly

[oh-vurt-lee, oh-vurt-lee] / oʊˈvɜrt li, ˈoʊ vɜrt li /




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“None of the cited statements by either the President or the Secretary was overtly racial, and in substance all expressed policy views that could rest on race-neutral justifications.”

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

Slate Auto, a Michigan-based carmaker backed by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, is racing to begin production later this year of its first model: an overtly spartan, compact truck that will start at $24,950.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

Generally not an overtly political artist, she decided it was time “to not be a passive observer.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

Based on Rededicate 250’s marketing, most of the program looks likely to avoid overtly political rhetoric in favor of generic prayers calling on God to bless the country.

From Salon May 15, 2026

“That’s who I am. Without stating it overtly, I felt Lou was saying to me, ‘You can go somewhere with this.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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