spell out

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Recent Examples of spell out The town name is spelled out in postcard letters that depict images of this eclectic enclave and its rich history. Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Jan. 2025 The fine print: The Met Council's forecast doesn't spell out how much of each city's population growth will come from immigration. Kyle Stokes, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025 There was no giant Oculus videoboard suspended over the field, but the Rams logo was painted at midfield and the end zones were painted blue with yellow letters spelling out RAMS and LOS ANGELES. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025 Badenoch has declined to spell out new policies for her party until 2027, preferring a roving and confrontational style in the meantime. Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for spell out 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spell out
Verb
  • But money alone doesn’t explain the absence of conscience.
    Todd L. Pittinsky, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
  • For some teams, a dark-horse mind-set might be better for strategic reasons: underdogs tend to focus on the positive outcome (winning), while top dogs tend to avoid negative outcomes (not losing), which could explain why underdogs sometimes play looser and with an eye to higher risks and rewards.
    Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • This example illustrates how AI can enhance productivity while allowing humans to focus on tasks that require creativity and expertise.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
  • The table below, displaying centre-backs signed, illustrates that dominance over other leagues.
    Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Zelenskyy did not clarify whether humanitarian aid had been paused.
    SAMYA KULLAB, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Justice Gorsuch, concurring with the decision to grant the stay, proposed that the Supreme Court should clarify whether district courts have the authority to issue universal injunctive relief.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Still, Pasha’s interactions with current and former students demonstrate his unique place within the academic ecosystem, and the conviction that guides his defiant documentation.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Despite these challenges, the Texans' strong playoff run—despite falling short in the divisional round to Kansas City—demonstrated that the team is close to competing at a higher level.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025

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