vague

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Clement’s prophecies over the years, Bartholomew explained, were “often expressed in a vague and obscurantist way,” but “Trump does not appear to have been a figure of particular interest.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Sometimes the timelines given by the president at the time have been vague, and sometimes more specific.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Then there is “drama,” that vague, all-purpose term that gives the film its title.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Often, families receive little guidance beyond saving what they can for college, advice that is too vague to be helpful.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

What you will find here is a short list of the most common articulations: their names, what they look like when notated, and a vague description of how they sound.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones