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- adverb In an
inartful manner.
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Examples
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Given that the last time Gibbs spoke "inartfully" -- when he acknowledged that Republicans have a shot at taking back the House this fall -- he was stating what many observers believe to be fact, we're asking Fixistas to weigh in on Gibbs 'latest remarks.
Fix Daily Poll: Robert Gibbs and the "professional left" 2010
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He issued a statement longer than the original offending words acknowledging that he may have spoken "inartfully" -- which is Washington-speak for honestly -- and confessing to watching "too much cable."
Robert Gibbs was right to criticize the 'professional left' 2010
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Yesterday, his so-called apology weaseled around with saying it "inartfully" -- one of those non-apologies.
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He issued a statement longer than the original offending words acknowledging that he may have spoken "inartfully" -- which is Washington-speak for honestly -- and confessing to watching "too much cable."
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Even though Gibbs later semi-apologized, saying he had spoken "inartfully," it's not hard to see why the comparison stings.
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Or is it someone in the campaign acting "inartfully" as The One MPBUH would put it?
McCain will debate. Ann Althouse 2008
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From his backtracking, Obama's consistent position, "inartfully" phrased, is to allow late-term abortions if needed to preserve the health of the mother -- he simply initially disregarded that mental health as well as physical health were at risk.
Obama backtracks on late-term abortions. Ann Althouse 2008
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Brewer's lawyer conceded that the sentence was "inartfully" written and should apply only to suspected illegal immigrants.
chicagotribune.com - 2010
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In fact, some "inartfully" drafted distributorship contracts would be swept within their de fi nition.
Recently Uploaded Slideshows Batjaa_sh 2009
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"inartfully" because he watches too much cable or whatever.
Hot Air » Top Picks 2010
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