clear-cut

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Safety benefits aren’t often clear-cut, and the realities of costs, testing and supply-chain bottlenecks can slow changes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The protest's diversity and lack of clear-cut leaders make dialogue more challenging for the government, Osorio-Michel said.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

As boldly charismatic as Caballero appeared on stage, his path to performing in the family circus was hardly clear-cut.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

We stood in a field, one where trees had been clear-cut and what remained was nothing more than what looked like some sad, ancient war zone.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley