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Meanings of overtly sexual in English

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Usage of overtly sexual in English
1
The fact that I am objectified, vilified if I appear overtly sexual.
The Guardian
2
There has been an overtly sexual relationship and a borderline orgy.
The Irish Times
3
Some of these trysts became overtly sexual, yet none were ever consummated with intercourse.
No More Mr. Nice Guy!
4
Apple last week began banning iPhone apps containing " overtly sexual content."
Wired
5
In each case viewers complained that the ads were " overtly sexual" and offensive.
The Guardian
6
There was never anything overtly sexual about the pictures.
Neither here nor there: travels in europe
7
I reasoned that it had been inappropriate and uncalled-for, but not overtly sexual, she wrote.
Ebony
8
Be curious about something that's so complicated, rather than watch something really crude and overtly sexual.
The Guardian
9
Though not overtly sexual, the image was disturbing.
Bones to Ashes
10
She seemed to realise the overtly sexual nature of the pose then, and lowered her leg.
Woken furies
11
I don't dress overtly sexual, nor do I give a green light to be approached that way.
Ebony
12
The VIP e-cigarette TV and internet ad attracted 937 complaints about its " overtly sexual" tone.
The Guardian
13
The opening track, Nasty, feels a little uncomfortable in the light of Miley Cyrus's overtly sexual approach.
The Irish Times
14
She advises: It's risky sending an overtly sexual card to someone you've not yet formed a relationship with.
The Guardian
15
The government found the entire genre, with its overtly sexual lyrics, vulgar and demeaning and banned it in 2012.
Wired
16
A raw, stripped back song, it combines overtly sexual references as well as the theme of love, politics and religion.
The Guardian
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