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tacitly

[tas-it-lee] / ˈtæs ɪt li /


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Even the White House communications staff has tacitly admitted that something is going on, though all they will say is Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, a conveniently benign condition.

From Salon Jun. 1, 2026

He never asked about how her film was going, but the director sensed he was tacitly checking in on her progress, hoping that she was not losing faith.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

The wingman pilot acknowledged his sudden manoeuvre led to the collision, but argued that the lead aircraft's pilot had "tacitly consented" to the manoeuvre since he was aware that filming was taking place.

From BBC Apr. 22, 2026

Rath said he interpreted Bessent’s remarks as “to be tacitly in favor of Alberta independence, even though it wasn’t clearly stated in that manner—but, certainly, ‘wink, wink, nudge, nudge.’”

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 29, 2026

Most laypeople and many historians assume, expressly or tacitly, that the answer is yes.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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