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tacitly

[tas-it-lee] / ˈtæs ɪt li /


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Still, it’s nice to see Mr. Kennedy tacitly admitting that liability protections serve a useful purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

An account affiliated with the Libertarian Party on X appeared to tacitly support Weir’s proposal, posting a palette of button-down shirts, quarter zips, khakis and loafers to guide the choices of convention attendees.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

When reached for comment, the White House redirected AFP to a post on X by White House Deputy Communications Director Kaelan Dorr, who tacitly acknowledged that the image had been modified.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

He tacitly acknowledged that, arguing instead that our focus should be comparing with the very recent past.

From BBC • May 8, 2025

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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