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clear-cut

[kleer-kuht, kleer-kuht] / ˈklɪərˈkʌt, ˈklɪərˌkʌt /


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“For me, I think the closer should stand out among the other guys as far as performance, a clear-cut guy at the back end,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Folks were more comfortable banning those because it was clear-cut and each image had a distinct file.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

But as for what lazy cooking actually entails, it’s not super clear-cut.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Rainforest is clear-cut to make way for open-pit mines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

But behind it, there’s a clear-cut where they put in a firebreak to protect the houses.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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