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overtly

[oh-vurt-lee, oh-vurt-lee] / oʊˈvɜrt li, ˈoʊ vɜrt li /




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That begs the question: How much responsibility does a filmmaker have to take a clear stance in their work, especially in a film that is overtly intended to be a lightning rod for heated debate?

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026

The overtly cute approach to self-care was a massive turnoff for me, though that might just be a personality mismatch.

From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026

Although Dolly famously refused to be overtly political, her values were clear.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

With few exceptions, she said, they stop short of overtly catering to weight-loss drug users.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

His mother was becoming increasingly bold and overtly antagonistic; it was becoming impossible to control her.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole


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