spell out
Example Sentences
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But government lawyers say the tax code never spelled out whose “intent to evade” matters.
From MarketWatch
Twenty minutes passed, when according to Leah, the raps spelled out, “We will now bid you farewell.”
From Literature
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There are many reasons employers want to hire young people and your cover letter can spell out what you bring, adds Bosworth.
From BBC
Moore has also tried to walk a fine line on the LAFD’s after-action report, which was meant to spell out mistakes and suggest measures to avoid repeating them.
From Los Angeles Times
Bass repeatedly has denied she was involved in any effort to water down the after-action report, which was meant to spell out mistakes in the Palisades fire response and suggest measures to avoid repeating them.
From Los Angeles Times
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