semantic
Example Sentences
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But exacerbating the trust problem are the confusing semantics of care.
From Salon
Naked without the camouflage of rhetorical evasion or semantic smokescreens, the implicit and implied are made explicit and clear.
From Salon
Forget the semantic or legalistic debate over the word “collude” and call it by another name: The Trump campaign and Trump himself were cooperating, encouraging and welcoming any help from Russia.
From Los Angeles Times
The American denial of a pending “nuclear deal” could hinge on semantics, however, if the outcome amounts to the informal understanding described by multiple officials.
From New York Times
For businesses caught in the middle, the semantics are beside the point.
From Reuters
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