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overt

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


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But of the many second-generation, political pop efforts, he said Nash's recent recording stands out for being so "overt".

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Such overt connections with Gloucester would soon fade.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who supports Stevens, doesn’t dictate each race, and some of his preferences are made more overt than others.

From Slate Jul. 30, 2026

These results were more overt when the analysts factored in class and status dynamics.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

First, let’s consider the absence of overt racial hostility among politicians who support harsh drug laws and the law enforcement officials charged with enforcing them.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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