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articulate

[ahr-tik-yuh-lit, ahr-tik-yuh-leyt] / ɑrˈtɪk jə lɪt, ɑrˈtɪk jəˌleɪt /






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In other words, those most skilled in prosecuting what public life in a democracy is all about: being able to articulate, with clarity and conviction, what they stand for.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Remember, if we all learn a bit more and become more articulate, nothing bad can happen; it can only good happen — for ourselves and for our democracy.

From Salon Jul. 6, 2026

From classic dramas like ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ and ‘Nashville’ to a John Carpenter sci-fi nightmare, these movies articulate a shifting national mood.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

A European diplomat, who asked not to be named, said that the French leader is "one of the few to articulate a vision".

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

Phillips was an amiable man and was, judging by his letters, highly articulate, but he preferred not to speak.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

“Backrooms,” the No. 1 movie in the country currently, is a horror movie that takes place in a seemingly endless liminal space that articulates itself as generic strip mall or office spaces.

From Salon Jun. 8, 2026

In late November, China, for the first time in nearly two decades, omitted any mention of North Korean disarmament from a periodically released defense white paper that articulates its stance on global threats.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 5, 2026

She articulates these jagged edges on the crashing album opener “Coast,” with lyrics such as “I got the pedal on the floor / Or I’m slamming on the brakes / I could never just coast.”

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 4, 2025

It’s the one that articulates the project most fully.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 21, 2025

The division of the liberal arts is not accidental; it articulates a coherent system of thought.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

The consistency of United's messaging is being articulated in a summer where they are keen to prove they will not be bullied into overpaying to get deals over the line.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Imperial County and CTR declined to comment on pending litigation, but Controlled Thermal Resources spokesperson Lauren Rose articulated a commitment to advancing geothermal and lithium development “as core components of our Hell’s Kitchen Project.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

The specific roles of these authors are articulated in the 'author contributions' section.

From Science Daily Jul. 1, 2026

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella criticized the concentration of AI power and articulated a strategy for cheaper, more user-controlled models.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

Passing through Alexandria on his way to Mount Vernon, he stopped to deliver a speech in which he reiterated his allegiance to the principles articulated in the Farewell Address.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

Ann Widdecombe revelled in debate, even, perhaps particularly, when articulating positions as a lifelong social conservative that were no longer fashionable to many.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Germans for good reasons are squeamish about articulating a strong idea of “Germanness.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Oil is really the only asset that’s experienced the kind of shock Kaur is articulating.

From Barron's May 5, 2026

Finally, corporates should be articulating how AI is “embedded in strategy, influencing core financial drivers and delivering measurable ROI.”

From MarketWatch Feb. 11, 2026

“Good morning, Hazel,” she said, carefully articulating each word.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu




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