explicitly
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It also announced that, for the first time, the UK's official guidance would "explicitly advise businesses against economic and financial activity in illegal settlements".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The electrification target unveiled by Turkey did not explicitly state how that extra power should be produced.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Many e-moto manufacturers say explicitly that the bikes are meant for off-roading only.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Noem has faced questioning before Congress about the alleged relationship, and attacked the reports as “tabloid garbage,” though she stopped short of explicitly denying the allegations while under oath.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
“In my admission letter from Duke it actually explicitly says that they won’t take me if I get arrested.”
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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