Examples of duly in a Sentence
They were duly impressed by her speech.
The objections were duly noted.
The singer duly appeared back on stage for an encore.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
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Victor Lindelof duly finds Rogers between the lines, and West Ham’s centre-back, Jean-Clair Todibo, can’t move up to defend the Villa forward due to Donyell Malen’s positioning.
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This column suggested using the state Freedom of Information Law, requests which were duly filed by Ben Chevat of 9/11 Health Watch.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
And based on the reviews of the KeyGo that came pouring in after the device shipped, backers were duly impressed with the product, especially praising its build quality and functionality.
—New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2026
Victor Lindelof duly finds Rogers between the lines, and West Ham’s centre-back, Jean-Clair Todibo, can’t move up to defend the Villa forward due to Donyell Malen’s positioning.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
This column suggested using the state Freedom of Information Law, requests which were duly filed by Ben Chevat of 9/11 Health Watch.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Duly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duly. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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duly
adverb
du·ly
ˈd(y)ü-lē 
: in a due manner, time, or degree
Legal Definition
duly
adverb
du·ly
ˈdü-lē, ˈdyü-
: in a due manner or time
failed to duly deliver
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