spell out

Example Sentences

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But the BBC understands his course has fallen on the wrong side of regulations which spell out that one-year postgraduate courses are not routinely funded.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 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

The "border defence strategy" outlined in the bill does not spell out how exactly ships will be prevented from crossing Italy's waters or by whom.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

I would not spell out the details, for I could not trust the confidentiality of the communication.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela