spell out

Example Sentences

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In the center of the wall, just behind the coach’s desk, white block letters spell out “Why Not” above a script “U.S.,” which, despite the periods, is meant to be read as “us.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

The company didn’t spell out many details about its national-security work but noted the National Reconnaissance Office, a U.S. spy agency focused on space-based intelligence work, is a customer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Fans are literally taking to the streets to spell out their appreciation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

She didn’t spell out what this all meant, but it seemed to imply that Erika was raised to be a Project Looking Glass agent assigned to handle Charlie.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

I stared into the sky, like maybe the stars would spell out a half-decent answer for me, or any answer at all.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin