tacitly
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But even while tacitly admitting Kirk’s scolding was unfair, she still insisted she was grateful for the “fatherly tough love.”
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 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
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
It was tacitly understood in the Moller family that the less one knew about his cooking methods and what he put into the food, the better for all concerned.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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