be conspicuous
Example Sentences
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“That investment has to be conspicuous, positive and very clear where it came from,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025
While the Russian delegation will be conspicuous by its absence, organisers hailed a record turnout in terms of the number and diversity of participants, with expectations of a "high-level" Chinese presence.
From Reuters • Jan. 10, 2023
In 1941 America, well-brought up boys were taught that they “must never be conspicuous from use of highly scented soap or toilet water.”
From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2022
As a result, in Munich, many of the World's largest carmakers will be conspicuous by their absence.
From BBC • Sep. 5, 2021
There was no place, really, that he could poke his head out and not be conspicuous.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
