Clear
Both words in one sentence
- Ambiguously Gay: It's never made completely clear whether Homer Barron is actually homosexual, or if he simply prefers having a good time at the bar with the guys every evening to getting married and settling down.
Source: Literature / A Rose for Emily -
Tailsteak clarifies that Marcus isn't gay, "he's just settling for second best," then introduces a female character to clear things up for Marcus.
Source: Situational Sexuality -
Daryls still settling into her role, but its pretty clear by the end of the fourth volume that she would definitely be this.
Source: Webcomic / Pacificators
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