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ambiguity

[am-bi-gyoo-i-tee] / ˌæm bɪˈgyu ɪ ti /


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Mr. Newman’s framework is most persuasive when applied to creativity that solves identifiable problems rather than the kind that courts mystery or ambiguity.

From The Wall Street Journal

O'Neal said when James does finally decide to call time on his reign, there will be little ambiguity.

From Barron's

The law will erase an ambiguity that has persisted despite there being no explicit mention of "conjugal duty" in any legal text.

From BBC

The brevity—and breakneck speed—of many of the new trade deals with the U.S. have left ambiguities that vex swift approvals.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other analysts are skeptical of the Silicon Shield theory, pointing out that the U.S. has long had many reasons to defend Taiwan, although officially it maintains ambiguity about its intentions.

From The Wall Street Journal