spelled out
Example Sentences
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Waldorf had spelled out the catch-22 in her journal that morning: “If I need a blood transfusion and it stabilizes my condition, they cannot induce. If my temp continues to spike then they can induce.”
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Key details have to be spelled out, even in the initial framework.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Under Jackson’s ownership, the compound once held as many as 22 structures, including a zoo with exotic animals, amusement park rides, and landscaping that spelled out the word “Neverland.”
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
The final rally of the "no" campaign was on Rome's majestic Piazza del Popolo, where some spelled out "Vote No" in white tape on the cobblestones.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
There, between the clouds, they could see the constellations—each set of stars a story, spelled out in needlepoints of light and the imaginary threads that connected them.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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