How To Use Clarification In A Sentence

This prompted a flurry of clarifications from sources that were no doubt close to Duncan. Times, Sunday Times
This process of clarification may not have pleased the ruling classes or the officials of the religious parties.
A further clarification of the mystery man's identity still elicited a blank response.
Moreover, the legal status of leasehold titles needs clarification whilst provisions for the transfer and inheritance of leases will improve security of tenure.
For Hilbert, the aims were a complete clarification of the foundational problems through finitary proofs of consistency, etc, aims in which proof theory failed. Chores

International Business Machines Corp. is one company that raised concerns about how it would be affected by the Dodd-Frank Act. It is among several large corporations that believe, without further clarification in rulemaking, they may be unintentionally caught up in the definition of a "major swaps participant" — essentially a non-dealer that regularly engages in swaps — despite their swaps being legitimate. Minimum Thresholds for Swaps Urged
The fractionation, separation of active components and clarification of their mechanism of action are currently under investigation.
I will add a clarification to my errata list that Japan's attack on the oil fields was the first foreign attack on the U.S. mainland by a foreign power on the U.S. mainland.
They can obscure the issues rather than providing clarification.
The hops also provide flavor and assist in clarification of the wort.
The life of the architect is so fraught with uncertainty and dilemmas that any clarification of the future, including astrology, is disproportionately welcome.
This was after opposition MPs sought clarification on why the figures in the yellow book and the corrigenda were different.
The union has written to Zurich asking for clarification of the situation.
Communist Party and communist youth have won big political and organizational successes in the establishment of their policy, because the recent feat of the rescue of Comrades Pompeyo, Guillermo, and Teodoro has filled with enthusiasm and renewed energy all the communist militants of the country, and because, finally, the anarchist, adventurous policy of the antiparty group has demonstrated its inevitable failure and has enormously helped in the clarification of problems under discussion. LASO CLOSING SESSION
Nurse practitioners expressed a need for clarification of the definition of reliable birth control.
Honestly the shift in verbiage on TechCenter should probably be considered as a clarification about how IE9 requirements will be approached. Microsoft's new stance: IE9 won't require Windows 7 Service Pack 1
These did not involve substantial changes, and often introduced useful clarifications and examples.
There are issues on which I would like clarification from the Russian ambassador.
This is most vexing and I think a serious clarification of our respective roles in this relationship should be undertaken, pronto.
Yet current sentiment levels are far from extreme, and we may wait until further clarifications in short-term forex trends before taking a stronger stance on the US currency against key counterparts. British Pound May Rally Further Against Yen on Sentiment - Yahoo! Finance
Confused with the orders of Judge Vianzon, respondents filed a manifestation seeking clarification whether the judge had recalled his earlier order of inhibition.
I called the guv’s office when I got home, and asked for a clarification, but the hapless staffer I spoke to knew nothing about the statement. Firedoglake » Late Nite FDL: Let’s Go Real Far-Right…
They are metaphors, figures of speech that describe one thing in terms of something else for purposes of clarification.
What we want at this meeting is clarification about whether this agreement from 1993 still holds.
Anonymous said ... thanks for the clarification - a relief to know! and totally unrelated: who makes up the code words - Phomma etc? they sound too much like real words - maybe esperanto? Rachel's last look around
His concept of prayer, however, requires analysis and clarification in view of his expressed preference for an impersonal and formless Absolute.
The evidence suggests a need for more clarification
A few days later, Anne wrote to Eircom looking for clarification.
The use of subacetate of lead should, in all cases, be followed by the addition of "alumina cream" (aluminic hydrate suspended in water) [2] in about double the volume of the subacetate solution used, for the purpose of completing the clarification, precipitating excess of lead, and facilitating filtration. Scientific American Supplement No. 822, October 3, 1891
Her claim that the term impure (teme’ah) is obfuscated because of its biblical connotation of transmission of impurity and the rabbinic usage of unavailability for sexual purposes needs further clarification. Female Purity (Niddah) Annotated Bibliography.
I asked for clarification on the legal position.
The Maoists 'move came a fortnight after they served an ultimatum to General Katawal, seeking his clarification on recruitments by military, its "hastiness" in reinstating eight generals retired by the government and its decision not to participate in the National Games. IBN Top Headlines
Interestingly, Inform is also trying to compete in the search engine wars with key features like clustered results a la Ask.com and “did you mean?” keyword clarifications: Inform Enters the Search Economy - Publishing 2.0
We would then have an opportunity for questions on a point of fact or a clarification.
The story is largely a wasted opportunity to elicit clarifications of ambiguities and contradictions.
Arab governments interpreted her comments in Jerusalem as a tilting of U.S. policy toward Israel, but on Monday in Marrakech, Clinton issued what she called a clarification, saying her words in Jerusalem were meant as '' positive reinforcement '' for the Israelis. Undefined
Clarification is being sought from the Western Health Board on the specific areas to be affected by the cuts.
Why, you may well ask, does The Register class vagueness of this order as a clarification?
Players did not know where they stood and they were often too fearful to ask for clarification. Times, Sunday Times
If the backstabber is your boss, demand you create "clarification procedures" for fixing the problem that are put on record somewhere. Karen Salmansohn: Protect Yourself From Backstabbers!
The EMA said the Chase Village resident who wrote the letter of complaint was invited to contact the authority if he wanted further information or clarification.
The story is largely a wasted opportunity to elicit clarifications of ambiguities and contradictions.
A tabular summary of some of the results will be presented for purposes of clarification.
A clarification of the intent of the GA on this issue is pressingly needed.
I even had one reply (force shall remain nameless) who wanted clarification on what I meant by “Response Duties” & “Administerial Functions”. The Smooth And Efficient Running Of A Police Station « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG
Third, an 11 page section of endnotes is included to explain abbreviations or items in the text that require further clarification.
He had only sought clarification on a taxation matter, he said.
Players did not know where they stood and they were often too fearful to ask for clarification. Times, Sunday Times
This prompted a flurry of clarifications from sources that were no doubt close to Duncan. Times, Sunday Times
Still, there are a variety of ways in which we might seek some clarification.
One clarification – the Truscott quoted in your excerpt is actually one of the few members of the club who is PRO-Hemings descendants. The Jefferson ''Family'' Feud at cvillenews.com
Yet another inquisitorial voice seeks clarification: Does the poet identify himself as a post-colonial subject or not?
If my post implied that increasing type size was the automatic solution to issues of readability, then I appreciate your clarification that there are other considerations, as well.
One piece with which Milne was pleased was his clarification of the tyramine monoamine-oxidase inhibitor interaction (the ‘cheese reaction’).
With these clarifications in mind, let us turn now to the considerations that led some medieval philosophers to reject reductive realism in favor of some form of non-reductivism. Medieval Theories of Relations
Yet, in the final analysis, they remain just that: underdeveloped suggestions that still require substantial clarification.
However, please do not hesitate to contact me if further clarification is needed prior to it being distributed.
I followed up with each of the 60 interviewees at least once, asking for clarification and elaboration.
That last comment was from me, by way of clarification.
Such an interpretive clarification is critical because the idea of the self-made man in antebellum America has a long, entrenched historiography and, in its latest incarnation, couples masculinity studies with a discussion of the development of national markets and the removal of men from the household as part of the rise of separate spheres. 96 Advocating The Man: Masculinity, Organized Labor, and the Household in New York, 1800-1840
But that kind of clarification of my understanding of biblical teaching for evangelical groups has usually been a preface to a plea for humility.
If we do decide to seek further clarification, then we will do so without identifying you in any shape or form whatsoever.
Mark passages to which you want to refer or where you wish to seek clarification.
Please advise me if you require further clarification of any of these matters.
A quick but essential clarification: It is important to note that I use the term alleged in regard to Spirit and that it is always implied whether stated or not. The Sacred Promise
The role of music in the reading of religious texts is that of enhancing the meaning through clarification.
Some NGOs are preparing a legal intervention to seek such a clarification.
The Maoists 'move came a fortnight after they served an ultimatum to Gen Katawal, seeking his clarification on recruitments by military, its "hastiness" in reinstating eight generals retired by the government and its decision not to participate in the National Games. The Times of India
The hops also provide flavor and assist in clarification of the wort.
If you have any questions or require clarification of any aspect of this letter please do not hesitate to contact me.
Encourage the students to seek clarification of the directions and to talk to one another about what is happening.
Asking questions and seeking clarifications is the only good ingredient for the soul I tell you. In the Beginning.....
For purposes of clarification: a hexagon is a polygon with six sides and six angles.
Helga Truepel MEP is now on the warpath on this one, having written a press release on the issue (EN | DE) demanding clarifications from the UK government, and she’s also written a letter (PDF file here) to the chair of the EP’s Budgets Committee, Reimer Böge, demanding action - including inviting John Healey to Budgets Committee. Archive 2008-05-01
Asked for clarification, Nicholson held a big yellow funnel up to his ear and said "Eh?" ah sha-poshe ya teenk dat ees fawkin’ fawny, asch-hoe! NICHOLSON TO LEDGER: ‘I TOLD YOU SO’ (UPDATE)
Political leaders in the region are considering lobbying the Government to seek clarification.
By the definition followed here (and often followed by others), all such behavior is neither rational nor irrational but of a third kind, the pre-rational if one wishes, or normative (goal-formation or clarification), because if goals do not exist or are to a significant extent in flux, means typically cannot be well chosen. THE MORAL DIMENSION
Several statements about rue in the current herbal literature need clarification.
the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook
She sought clarification about equivocal referrals; organised imaging; reviewed results with a paediatric nephrologist, radiologist, and medical physicist as necessary; and informed the doctor and family of normal test results.
Before I start to answer some of your questions, or charges/insults, I am going to attempt a little clarification of what I meant by my education leading me to doubt that there is any one particularly setdown, tried and true, “scientific method”. Creation Scientist Challenges Intelligent Design - The Panda's Thumb
Some clarifications from the person who wrote the blog post above which is generating so much heat. First Look: Viggo Mortensen in Cormac McCarthy's The Road « FirstShowing.net
There are four basic steps in boiler water treatment programs: clarification, demineralization and softening, deaeration, and the addition of amines.
And as a point of clarification - my third child has no idea what the "adult" term vibrator means and I have no plans on informing her. Airforcewife Humiliating Moment #18976 - SpouseBUZZ
He carried with him a clarification from the Rota, that if the court's decision withstood appeal, it allowed Francesco to place Cornelia in a convent of his choosing.
As a clarification of the above, molecular oxygen, as I understand it, is necessary for the post-transcriptional hydroxylation of proline to hydroxyproline - ie the oxygen in the hydroxyproline does not come from water, but is added from an O2 molecule by an oxygenase enzyme. ScienceBlogs Channel : Life Science
You can PM me for clarification on any of this.
The process of confirmation and clarification attempts to solve both problems.
I was told they had examined incrustation work done by medieval guild amber workers to learn their secrets for adhesives and how to prepare amber by ‘clarification’ and by dying the amber.
I may be spoken to for clarification of any amounts.
Just a minor clarification, Castles & Crusades is not actually a 1e derivative. D&D 4e’s Out… And It’s Awful. Here’s Why « Geek Related
In one sense it is a simplification, but also it is a clarification which is intended to provide understanding and prediction.
The point is that it does not exist as this official thing "concisely" defined so as to need no clarification when Gibson tried to trick Palin with it. 14 Important Science Questions
Clarification was sought about laws governing skating in streets outside the mall.
Churchill's clarifications and emendations, convincing or otherwise, are not likely to mollify his opponents.
Please enlighten me on this subject as I am in need of clarification.
But that kind of clarification of my understanding of biblical teaching for evangelical groups has usually been a preface to a plea for sexual humility.
What is missing, he argues, is an acknowledgement of the history of delay, prevarication, demands for clarification, gnomic utterances, false trails, garden paths and double-speak by the republican leadership.
Excess of subacetate of lead solution in clarification. Scientific American Supplement No. 822, October 3, 1891
Well that's good clarification but the term witness line is an old and well established term that refers to the line which connects the "bubble" and is generally drawn coincident on-center to some object the witness line refers to. All Discussion Groups: Message List - root
The fact that seeking clarification is so prevalent reminds us what a potentially confusing behaviour building can be.
In many cases of high grade sugars, especially beet sugars, the use of alumina alone will be sufficient for clarification without the previous addition of subacetate of lead. Scientific American Supplement No. 822, October 3, 1891
He employed a mediation model that eliminated the divisive win-lose element from arguments and substituted the goal of clarification.
And then the idiot goes back and edits her comments to me so that my original comments suddenly look very foolish, responding to now-nonexistent points and putting in clarifications that weren't there to begin with. Three Thoughts On LJ Drama
WADA is seeking a number of clarifications from the German Table Tennis Federation about its decision, Donzé wrote in an e-mail. WADA pursues appeal on clenbuterol case; could affect Contador case
Just as a further clarification, often during a treaty settlement bill the gallery will contribute by way of either a waiata or applause, as we have just heard.
That we need to even have this clarification is a tragedy and symbol of the weakening of the middle class, the disparity of wealth and more importantly power, and the need for a democratic president ASAP. Lilly Ledbetter and Anti Discrimination
We do need some clarification on this farcical situation. Times, Sunday Times
In my perplexity, I rang the council for clarification.
Mumbai: Shifting its stand from an accommodative monetary policy to managing inflation, pegged at a high 8.5 percent by end-March, India's central Ministers (GoM) on Aviation Wednesday sought clarification from national carrier India, which had incurred a loss of Rs. 7,200 crore last fiscal, about Pakistan is developing over Dhaka's ban on export of raw jute, which is threatening the survival of WN.com - Articles related to First manufacturing zone to come up in Rajasthan
But thanks for the willful misreading of my intent (without asking for clarification), for accusing me of nativism, and of assuming that I use the category “real Americans” in the “No True Scotsman” vein.dicentra(Quote) The Volokh Conspiracy » Paul Hollander on the Fall of Communism
This has allowed Vince Cable to say that Northern Rock has been left with "rubbish" assets and he is now threatening to withdraw his support for the bill pending further clarifications from the Treasury. Archive 2008-02-01
For purposes of clarification: a hexagon is a polygon with six sides and six angles.
At least one clarification is needed at this point, however.
When a complaint is received the committee generally seeks further clarification from the firm.
-0 / +2By the way, for some clarification, the "H" is formed from the first two letters plus the last letter of his name in Greek "eta". Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz
The company has been actively seeking clarification regarding the status of the company.
This is not a backdown or any of that stuff; it's a clarification of the position.
On your June 27 issue, I would like to make a clarification.
Jessica offered her own clarification, via Twitter: I spelled it 'girl', not 'grrrl' - not my editor. The Guardian World News
Clarification of issues such as these should be of great significance to both business strategy and government policy.
Mr. Kirkwood I am grateful for that helpful clarification.
Christie's office has since issued what it calls a clarification saying that he was responding to a direct question and that, "The U.S. attorney responded that the simple act of being in the United States without proper documentation is not a criminal act under federal law. CNN Transcript Apr 29, 2008
The use of subacetate of lead should, in all cases, be followed by the addition of "alumina cream" (aluminic hydrate suspended in water) [2] in about double the volume of the subacetate solution used, for the purpose of completing the clarification, precipitating excess of lead, and facilitating filtration. Scientific American Supplement No. 822, October 3, 1891
One example is the story of the clarification of the chemical structure of Perkin's mauve, the first synthetic dyestuff.
Not surprisingly, what an existentialist account of existence does not provide is a clarification of the conditions of objectivity.
Until the final clarification of the obligatory requisites, they cannot be traded on the Stock Exchange.
On Monday in Morocco, Clinton issued what she called a clarification, saying her words in Jerusalem were meant as "positive reinforcement" for the Israelis. Hurriyet Dailynews
These did not involve substantial changes, and often introduced useful clarifications and examples.
Before I could demand clarification, the nurse called his name and chattered loudly as she rolled him out of sight, leaving me with more questions than answers. No Mercy
Crazy figures were being bandied about the media looking for clarification. The Sun
Goliath continued, wanting no disturbance or interruption in his clarification.
There have been a number of official changes and clarifications.
If requested, a participating State will provide appropriate clarification regarding its implementation of the Code.
It all makes you wonder when might we expect some further "clarifications" - they should really be corrections to factual mistakes and misleading claims - from last week's announcement? Sir Robert Bond Papers
Clarification before someone starts wondering … the name of the park is actually “Zion National Park.” I return from beyond
In the kitchen, things which may need clarification are stock, clear soup, aspic, jelly, etc.
Note: For clarification, I use the word moped for any 50cc vehicle. Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News
His brilliant studies of the reaction of nitrogen oxides with orefins and aromatics, the clarification of furoxanes as well as the classical experiments with fulminic acid and its polymerization may be chosen as examples. Heinrich Wieland - Biography
I have received several calls this week seeking clarification over points raised in the latest issue of the York Amalgamation news-sheet.
But in many cases so-called ‘simplification’ often requires more extensive clarification that can lead to more detailed and prescriptive regulation.
Provide some definition or clarification of your subject-matter. 4.
For the chlorinated aliphatics industry, the main data to be collected will be clarifications to survey information, and possibly site visits.
In the kitchen, things which may need clarification are stock, clear soup, aspic, jelly, etc.
For clarification, Teresa was explaining to the class that they were going to be like marionettes hanging by the strings.
The Council approved the insertion of some minor clarifications in language and then adopted the amended report as Association policy.
It requires a clear-sighted, historically-informed analysis and the clarification of essential political questions.
HENRY: The clarification came after Maliki lashed out at what he called petty politics from the American administration. CNN Transcript Aug 25, 2007
In South Dakota, Native American officials are suing for clarification of new election rules.
Any students who feel they may not be eligible may contact the University to seek clarification of their position.
I find the clarification from 'cogito' useful and also a better formulation than the earlier one. The Brussels Journal - The Voice of Conservatism in Europe
Use this time to ask for clarification of difficult points or simply to fill in information you missed the first time.
Inevitably, we must await judicial clarification of such words as purports to confer a benefit, but clearly there is room for litigious dispute.
I appreciate the clarification, but I don't think your first paragraphs spelled out your own disagreement with Thomas and Scalia, and I don't think that the argument that they are wrong which is what you offer here is the same as the argument that they "mystify" or that they fail to offer reasons which distinguish the position they take here from there general opposition to the use of racial classifications. Balkinization
Cllr Pat McCarthy said he wanted clarification on whether or not the car park would contravene the development plan.
Conclusion:This study will contribute to clarification of the bioactive parts and the development of crinite uraria root.
Dear Greg: Thanks for the AT&T/Comcast clarification, and also for the shout-out for the municipalized cable systems in San Bruno and Tacoma. Zane Blaney and the Death of Access SF
Christie's office has since issued what he calls a clarification, saying that he was responding to a direct question. CNN Transcript May 4, 2008
*** This info in parenthesis is a Lexicon clarification, not Hot Topic’s words. Twilight Lexicon » Hot Topic DVD Release Party Surprise, Hint Number 1
There are four basic steps in boiler water treatment programs: clarification, demineralization and softening, deaeration, and the addition of amines.
The union has written to Zurich asking for clarification of the situation.
For further clarification on abutters lists for particular projects, kindly contact the petitioned board or agency.
Just a clarification: Both bacteria and archaeons are prokaryotes, so named because they lack the nucleus ( "karyon") that characterizes eukaryotes. Another Big Example of Reductive Evolution?
He has always been punctilious in allowing witnesses to say what they want to say; he has never interrupted except on points of clarification.
This will involve some such task as giving an explanation of difficulties, requesting clarification, writing an apology, etc.
The excerpts have been edited lightly for clarification.
This clarification can have profound effects on the self-image of the child.
From Greek Old Comedy he borrowed the saturnalian pattern of release from restraint through recognition and clarification.
Licensees and police are awaiting clarification on the scheme's legality.
My delayed reaction intimated a need for clarification.
The sponsors of Proposition 218 are acknowledging that the complex initiative needs clarification and fine-tuning.
In addition, the clarification of such issues could well provide the initial stimulus for a whole school language policy.
After reading the report in the local press, I feel the matter requires urgent clarification.
From the floor, I ask for clarification on the numbers.
Clarification: I should restate that I did see some of the movies I've queued up for streaming. Catching Up on SciFi Movies
This will involve some such task as giving an explanation of difficulties, requesting clarification, writing an apology, etc.
In addition, the clarification of such issues could well provide the initial stimulus for a whole school language policy.
Re yesterday’s ‘bunty’, just for clarification, did I inspire this by ranting about flag waving bogan fucktards or by being one? Cheeseburger Gothic » That went well.
I am simply seeking clarification of the regulations for future reference.
This year's Chemistry Prize rewards crystallographic determination of ribosome structures at a resolution so high that the positions of single atoms can be estimated and the use of these structures for atomic level clarification of how the ribosome links amino acids to proteins according to the blueprints of the genetic code and of the working principles of antibiotics attacking the ribosomes of bacterial pathogens. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2009 - Presentation Speech
A clarification of what society expects of directors might nevertheless be of some value in combination with other measures.
The clarification appeared to be S&P saying 'never mind' and 'we'll resume rating new CMBS deals,' " said Darrell Wheeler , head of CMBS strategy at Amherst Securities Group, a New York-based broker-dealer. S&P Resumes Rating New CMBS
This will involve some such task as giving an explanation of difficulties, requesting clarification, writing an apology, etc.
Apart from the ultimate uses of his work, its intended purpose is clarification.
However, please do not hesitate to contact me if further clarification is needed prior to it being distributed.
I would like to add some clarification of my own.
A point of clarification: whenever this post mentions defenders of macro-evolution, it is intended to refer to those who believe in a purely naturalistic process.
Crazy figures were being bandied about the media looking for clarification. The Sun
For further clarification, I do not regard a broad, community-wide marketing scheme to be an indirect solicitation.
I'd just like to add some things, you know, for clarification.
We assume a translation is second-hand and only the original can provide definitive clarification.
The letter is described as a "restatement and further clarification" of existing policy "at the start of another political season. Mormon church bars senior leaders from politics
He published this clarification in the Architectural Record for American art lovers, who were avid for information about what was happening in the Old World.
The Sheriff went over their stories, rehashing them, picking out points for clarification for about another hour.
The arcane language of the Treaty of Tlatelolco needs a little clarification.
It was only when the collective mentality of Science had arisen and was going on deathlessly from one clarification to another that The Shape of Things to Come
April 21 2008 I added clarification of the word rufus in note #1. Archive 2008-04-01
Clarification of indigenous and exotic species is very important for floristic analysis and vegetation restoration.
In fairness, you do seem to be spending a lot of energy in ducking the further clarification. The Volokh Conspiracy » Why Catholics and Jews?
The exemption you refer to certainly needs clarification.

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