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as in specifically
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Recent Examples of expressly
Such a finding must be expressly included in the rule if a larger fine is to be specified.
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Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
Indeed, its scale and sprawl feel sensitively suited to a story expressly about the wearying duration and day-by-day pace of the recovery process, as well as a pointed rejoinder to industry conventions regarding which stories generally get to take up this much space.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 July 2025
The revised ordinance specifically bans anyone from engaging in an intentional act that disrupts a private event, city event or library use while within the buildings or on the property not expressly authorized by the library operators or city.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2025
This substantial benefit expressly limits this benefit for Specified Service Trades or Businesses (SSTBs).
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
Indeed, its scale and sprawl feel sensitively suited to a story expressly about the wearying duration and day-by-day pace of the recovery process, as well as a pointed rejoinder to industry conventions regarding which stories generally get to take up this much space.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 July 2025
The revised ordinance specifically bans anyone from engaging in an intentional act that disrupts a private event, city event or library use while within the buildings or on the property not expressly authorized by the library operators or city.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2025
This substantial benefit expressly limits this benefit for Specified Service Trades or Businesses (SSTBs).
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressly
Adverb
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According to data from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics., just over half (51%) of families reported beginning their shopping sooner than last year specifically due to worries surrounding potential price increases.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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The regions have specifically experienced excessive heat during growing season, rainfall patterns and bug infestations, according to research from Climate Central.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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Injuries and suspensions make Friday's matchup even more interesting, as Vancouver is without red‑carded full‑back Kunle Dada‑Luke.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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But what’s not there yet is just as interesting — developers plan to add several new towers to the neighborhood in the coming years, even making a mark on Nashville’s skyline.—
Austin Hornbostel,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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The parallels perfectly note that old and new money have key aesthetics.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
29 July 2025
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But how do Love Island producers seem to find a song that perfectly matches a moment on the show?—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
29 July 2025
Adverb
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Each species is separated into shiny stainless-steel cages specially designed for wild animals.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
29 July 2025
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The costumes of the show are a reflection of the storyline — many of the pieces are made in New York, but some are specially designed in Europe for the main characters.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
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And notably Melvin Capital, which had a very large short position against GameStop, lost billions of dollars and closed because of this trade.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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The film did retain two innovations from the Story films: its notably younger cast and also having Victor von Doom accompany the gang on their fateful trip.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
25 July 2025
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“Expressly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressly. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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