make plain
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The Palestinians had approached the settlers with their hands behind their backs to make plain they posed no threat.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
As Jackson pointed out, the relevant House Committee said it “wishes to make plain that it expects the courts to imply private rights of action under this legislation.”
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
I also don't expect Angela Rayner to say she'd take a tilt at the job this weekend, though she'll make plain her concerns about the direction of the party.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
In fact, as these letters make plain, this ability to marvel and thank was anything but a hindrance to greatness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
I had decided to ask a yes-or-no question, which might at least make plain the extent and kind of obscurity or ambiguity in the answer.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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