blatant

Example Sentences

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Competitors saw it as a blatant attempt by the industry powerhouse—nearly half the 400,000 cars produced in 1913 were Fords—to put the squeeze on them.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

But maybe in some twisted reality, their donation really was a move of pure benevolence, and not a blatant way to worm their wealth into another facet of our everyday lives.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

“We welcome this swift and much-needed relief for Isaac, which is a testament to the blatant illegality of the government’s actions,” said Lauren Wilfong, a lawyer with the National Day Laborer Organizing Network.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

"This constitutes a blatant double violation: obstructing the rescue efforts of a citizen known for her civic media activism, and targeting an ambulance clearly marked with the Red Cross emblem," the health ministry said.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The night, the hoots and shouts surrounded me even in this semihiding place. hangity hangity hangity Harangity The music consumed in its blatant rhythm all other rhythms, even that of the heartbeat.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin