clear-cut

Example Sentences

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"Because this is such a frontier issue, a more compelling, more clear-cut case would probably involve internal documents recognizing these risks and maybe not taking them seriously enough," Tokson said.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

But Becerra has been the clear-cut beneficiary and his new status was evident Tuesday night as he faced repeated attacks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Although Weyerhaeuser’s hardwood forests in New England and West Virginia are logged selectively and naturally regenerate, its coniferous timberlands in the South and Pacific Northwest are clear-cut and replanted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

But many importers have limited their promises, especially companies that passed on the tariff costs in less clear-cut ways.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

And the decision of what to do was clear-cut in Roosevelt’s mind.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple