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clear-cut

[kleer-kuht, kleer-kuht] / ˈklɪərˈkʌt, ˈklɪərˌkʌt /


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The US leader's influence could be less clear-cut this time around, however.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

That refusal to cast anyone as a clear-cut villain is something critics have highlighted in their reviews.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

"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 from a mathematical perspective, there is a clear-cut and relatively simple way to help you earn higher guaranteed returns and maximize long-term wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 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




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