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obvious

[ob-vee-uhs] / ˈɒb vi əs /


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The Guardian's review, external agreed and called the trio a "decent, if slightly anonymous, presence" who seem "quite meek and pleasant, and without any obvious dynamic".

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

But the larger context makes the dig more obvious.

From Salon Sep. 4, 2026

This year there are fewer obvious awards heavyweights in the mix, at a time when prestige and independent films have become harder to finance, distribute and sell to audiences.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

Boeing BA 1.56%increase; up pointing triangle is reporting losses again, and some are less obvious than others.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

He’d lowered his voice enough that I had to lean in to hear him, enough to make it obvious that this was an important secret.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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