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clarifying - definition and meaning
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verb clarify .
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As far as I see it, West has done his part in clarifying his comments, and I'm more happy for the opportunity to share the Catholic Gospel, under the pretense of correcting a media misconstruing, than not having any opportunity at all.
Christopher West: "I never said Hugh Hefner is a hero, never..." 2009
While neither of these explanations speaks well of American book reviewing -- even though Queenan does try to make excuses for it -- I believe the simplest explanation goes even farther in clarifying the problem with newpaper book reviews: Honest criticism can't be found in these pages because criticism itself can't be found there, for reasons that are inherent to the medium.
Book Reviewing 2010
I know I over-use semicolons, but they are really, really helpful in clarifying complicated sentences.
The Volokh Conspiracy » It’s Not the Crime, It’s the Cover-Up — Sestak Edition 2010
In a noncapital case, that fact might militate against review, because the Supreme Court would not have much interest in clarifying the application of a now-defunct standard of review.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Summary Reversal Watch in Jefferson v. Upton 2010
They are very helpful in clarifying how to apply ambiguous texts.
Balkinization 2007
Instead, their skills are probably best used in clarifying these points to those (e.g. journalists, policy-makers) that set the dominant themes in the first place.
Do We Need to Promote the ‘Fine Points’ of Global Warming? 2006
Allow me to assist you in clarifying your argument for hunting, which at present is full of holes.
Beatrix Potter and Freedom Newmania 2006
Instead, their skills are probably best used in clarifying these points to those (e.g. journalists, policy-makers) that set the dominant themes in the first place.
Archive for » 2006 » August : Sustainablog 2006
This is something that I've been very unclear about, and I apologize if it's been mentioned time and again, but none of my searches have been successful in clarifying it for me.
What is the duty on bringing new computer into Mexico? 2006
Allow me to assist you in clarifying your argument for hunting, which at present is full of holes.
Archive 2006-10-22 Newmania 2006
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