cleanly 1 of 2

as in legally
according to the rules or the law it was a cleanly fought match, so you have no grounds for complaint

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cleanly

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adjective

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Additionally, sharp mower blades put less stress on the engine and require less effort by the user to push the mower because the blades cut cleanly through the grass with minimal resistance. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024 This candle provides that with a minimalist label, a 50-hour burn time, and soy wax that burns cleanly. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
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De La Hoya rematch, advancing them with rich archival footage presented in cleanly chronological fashion. Tomris Laffly, Variety, 20 Jan. 2022 After inspections in January and February, inspectors noticed a more cleanly, efficient jail operation with better mental healthcare and better technology, specifically noting better surveillance cameras. Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 21 Oct. 2020 See all Example Sentences for cleanly 

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“Cleanly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanly. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.

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