expressly
adverb
ex·press·ly
ik-ˈspres-lē 
1
: in an express manner : explicitly
expressly rejected the proposal
2
: for the express purpose : particularly, specifically
made expressly for me
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Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
While there are theories about why the episode was banned from Disney Plus in America, the reason why was never made expressly clear.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
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expressly
adverb
ex·press·ly
ik-ˈspres-lē
1
: so as to be absolutely clear : explicitly
was expressly forbidden to smoke
2
: for the express purpose : especially
came expressly to congratulate her
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