vagueness

Example Sentences

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A U.S. official stressed to us the vagueness of that formulation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

But in terms of its actual content, the statement was pretty thin gruel, bristling with public relations-style circumlocution and vagueness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

For former accident investigator Tim Atkinson, the vagueness of the report may have been deliberate - in order to suggest an explanation for the crash, while avoiding being too explicit.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

"That kind of vagueness continues to be a problem because there are such severe penalties," she said.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2025

“We have come here because—” He paused, realizing for the first time the vagueness of his own motives.

From "1984" by George Orwell