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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
But, true to form as a facts-not-feelings guy, Burgos argues that what’s good for you isn’t always so cut-and-dried.
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Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
23 Mar. 2026
Simply following a plant list is not a cut-and-dried solution.
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Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Evaluating extraordinary claims Detecting extraterrestrial life in any form would be a momentous occasion, so, as Impey wrote, making a declaration might not be cut-and-dried.
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Mary Magnuson,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
The split in the castle is now cut-and-dried.
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Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cut-and-dried
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
23 Mar. 2026
Simply following a plant list is not a cut-and-dried solution.
—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Evaluating extraordinary claims Detecting extraterrestrial life in any form would be a momentous occasion, so, as Impey wrote, making a declaration might not be cut-and-dried.
—
Mary Magnuson,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
The split in the castle is now cut-and-dried.
—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cut-and-dried
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut-and-dried
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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People are being asked to have their trash and recycling at the curb at least one hour prior to their normal pickup time.
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And because of the extreme concentration of wealth, the market’s rally is much more significant to the economy than usual — for good and bad.
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In fact, Iran has no intention of going back to business as usual in the strait, Noam Raydan, senior fellow at the Washington Institute think tank, wrote in a blog post on Friday.
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Lander also backs an ultra-wealth tax on individuals worth over $1 billion, as well as the Equal Tax Act, which matches tax rates for capital gains and ordinary income over $1 million.
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In 2022 long-term acute care hospitals accounted for 56 percent of screening detections and ordinary acute care hospitals for 25; by 2024 the proportions had inverted, to 36 and 51.
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Treatments start at $49, which is a bargain compared to typical pest control treatments that cost nearly three times that amount.
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The rules called for the combatants to square off with just eight paces between them — rather than the 20 or 30 paces typical of the time — and both men hit their targets.
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Using ChatGPT, Gemini, and other artificial intelligence platforms to make everyday decisions has become commonplace.
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When spreadsheets became commonplace, companies did not hire fewer finance professionals.
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Conditions will bring above-average temperatures to World Cup host cities such as Boston, Philadelphia and Kansas City, Missouri, all of which have open-air stadiums.
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Forty ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler, a number still significantly lower than the average daily crossings before the war with Iran started in February.
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Even with data center experts and how common the trade has become now, the average hospital data center may take anywhere from two to five years.
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Recreational swimming is not permitted, yet anglers fishing for tilapia, largemouth bass and carp are a common sight along the rocky sides of the soft-bottom areas.
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The case was initiated in August by an asylum-seeker from Guatemala who was arrested after leaving a routine immigration hearing in San Francisco and then held without access to adequate hygiene, sanitation, medical care and legal advice, according to the complaint.
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The practical takeaway is to give your eyes regular breaks from the monitor, pair the 20-20-20 habit with other adjustments and schedule routine exams so an eye doctor can spot issues early.
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“Cut-and-dried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut-and-dried. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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