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as in specifically
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Recent Examples of expressly
For decades, the feds predominantly chose to only target businesses that expressly marketed their products as poppers intended for inhalation, concentrating their enforcement efforts on more dangerous drugs.
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David MacK, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
The ruling was an interpretation of the 10th Amendment of the United States, which speaks to the principle of federalism — that states retain all power that is not expressly given to the government in the constitution.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2025
Sometimes they are expressly mentioned in the settlement agreement, but even when they are not mentioned, they conventionally are issued to the plaintiffs, the plaintiffs’ lawyers or both.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Despite Vought's desire, however, NASA is expressly charged with studying our planet.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
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David MacK, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
The ruling was an interpretation of the 10th Amendment of the United States, which speaks to the principle of federalism — that states retain all power that is not expressly given to the government in the constitution.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2025
Sometimes they are expressly mentioned in the settlement agreement, but even when they are not mentioned, they conventionally are issued to the plaintiffs, the plaintiffs’ lawyers or both.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Despite Vought's desire, however, NASA is expressly charged with studying our planet.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressly
Adverb
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As always, one rule that every guest should follow is to avoid wearing white unless specifically requested, given the shade is traditionally reserved for the bride.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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While there is indeed connective tissue between the many forms of hate that plague our society, each has its own contours, and there are moments that demand addressing each one specifically – this is such a moment for antisemitism.—
Sara Colb,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt then said Tuesday that Trump’s threats of even higher tariffs on China will become reality after midnight, when imports from China will be taxed at a stunning 104% rate.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trump tacked on even higher tariffs than initially announced after Beijing didn’t back off its promise to impose 34% retaliatory tariffs Tuesday.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The matzo balls that come straight from the box are fluffy, and perfectly salty, and just easier to make.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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But for something well-rounded, ideally appointment and perfectly located, this is easily the best stay in the city.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Such specific language can be specially useful for non-traditional hires like veterans, who struggle to translate their experience in the armed forces to corporate America.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Komodo dragon has a specially heated rock to lie on to warm its core.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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His dad notably served as a Tuskegee Airman, per ABC News.—
Ilana Frost,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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But perhaps most notably in this version, Monopoly money is no more.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Expressly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressly. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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