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“Philosophy had expanded his ability to think, Aristotle had clarified its purpose, and television provided him with a lucrative arena in which to prove it,” Ms. Finn writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

She noted that Biden had clarified his remarks, but also distanced herself from them.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2024

She added she had clarified what New Zealand would like to see in a peace plan – a withdrawal of Russian troops, a return to internationally agreed boundaries and Ukraine involved in discussions about peace.

From Reuters • Mar. 27, 2023

Isabel assumed they were going to talk about her music over coffee or a drink - a point she wishes she had clarified.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2022

But the curious thing was that while he was doing so a totally different memory had clarified itself in his mind, to the point where he almost felt equal to writing it down.

From "1984" by George Orwell