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also cut-and-dry
as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
a cut-and-dried session of the convention just to get required business out of the way
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Recent Examples of cut-and-dried
Center is obviously the Nuggets’ most cut-and-dry position, especially after the acquisition of Valanciunas.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
None of these things are true in the cut-and-dry sense, but the message has clearly instilled some fear of gel formulas on the internet.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Sep. 2025
And matters of faith, of course, are never quite so cut-and-dried.
—Terry Nguyen
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
Now that Combs has been acquitted of all but the most cut-and-dry charges—transporting people across state lines for the purposes of prostitution—the obvious question to ask is whether prosecutors overreached.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for cut-and-dried
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
None of these things are true in the cut-and-dry sense, but the message has clearly instilled some fear of gel formulas on the internet.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Sep. 2025
And matters of faith, of course, are never quite so cut-and-dried.
—Terry Nguyen
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
Now that Combs has been acquitted of all but the most cut-and-dry charges—transporting people across state lines for the purposes of prostitution—the obvious question to ask is whether prosecutors overreached.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for cut-and-dried
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut-and-dried
Adjective
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This single fine is close to the normal total of $8 million to $10 million in all fines that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration hands out each year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Trump, as is his want, is just doing the normal thing without the usual white niceties that come with imperialist machinations.—
Elie Mystal,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a result, Musick elected to bench her usual rotation for much of the second half.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Filming the stairs and seeing the response affirmed that her experience was, in fact, out of the ordinary.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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That means ordinary users cannot easily guess when Gen AI is reliable.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The company intends to move away from the low-volume manufacturing typical of the aviation industry.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The project could also bypass typical rezoning requirements, allowing building to occur in agricultural and natural areas.—
Ryan Ballogg,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Contrary to rumors of mass protests, the gathering of citizens (a commonplace sight at crucial legislative periods), was unobtrusive and orderly.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Bodyboarders and surfers haven’t historically gotten along, especially in the ’80s, when conflicts in the water were commonplace.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Tucker’s $60 million average annual value would be the second-highest in baseball history, not factoring discounting, behind Shohei Ohtani’s $70 million in his 10-year deal with the Dodgers that runs through 2033.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Residential properties made up just under a third of the average family office's real estate holdings, per the same report.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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During pregnancy, common reasons for seeking care include early labor, bleeding, changes in fetal movement, or high blood pressure.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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These are common occurrences on the Las Vegas Convention Center’s show floor during CES, which wrapped on Friday.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The astronauts were then helped onto a gurney and taken for a routine medical check.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Teaching older kids and preteens how to care for their skin properly is important, but keeping their routine simple is key.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Cut-and-dried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut-and-dried. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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