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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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According to Roberts, Treinen felt normal after the game.
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The lower-than-normal system voltage from a weak battery, failing alternator, slipping belt or poor electrical connection can affect the electric power steering system.
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As Strong spoke with state reporters this week on campus, her answers were even more clipped than usual, almost terse.
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Thirteen-year-old MGP rye bottled at 112 proof is a recipe for success, a classic rye style that is aged for longer than usual and bottled at a higher proof, which means less dilution, more flavor, and a deeper palate.
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This high-impact look is a bit out of the ordinary for the star, save for that show-stopping blue eye makeup look—a literal something blue—to conclude The Drama press in April.
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My situation was, on some level, achingly ordinary.
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The researchers said a household needs an income of roughly $120,000 to afford a typical home these days.
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Quantum computing can boost capacity beyond that of a typical computer.
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The Heat also has the ability to purchase an additional second-round pick or sell its second-round selection, which has become commonplace over the years.
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Rather than being exceptions, such landmarks are commonplace in Cambridge.
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Two legal aid organizations filed the lawsuit Thursday, calling for answers from the government over the policies and changes related to DACA renewal requests, including data on current average processing times, renewals and the length of time to process them.
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If passed, the measure is expected to cost the average family of four up to an extra $650 per year.
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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 28 Jun. 2026.
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