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Recent Examples of validly
If Halligan wasn’t validly appointed, the indictment may be legally void.
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Cassandra Burke Robertson, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
Cassandra Burke Robertson, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validly
Adverb
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This means, if a person justifiably harmed or killed another person in self-defense, they will not be found guilty of a crime.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Its rapid appearance was the result of determined diplomacy by small island states, who were justifiably concerned that any greater rise in temperature would prove unsurvivable.—
Sophie Yeo,
The Dial,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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But the reality for him, fairly or unfairly, is that if some of the habits persist, the smoke may turn to fire as the season progresses.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Still, this technology requires careful attention to bias by ensuring AI agents recognize diverse communication patterns fairly and accurately, rather than embedding harmful assumptions.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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But Illinois’ economic performance remains underwhelming, and even reasonably popular governors often struggle in third terms as voters simply begin tuning them out.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Instead, under applicable rules and precedent, settlements on the whole must fairly, reasonably and adequately resolve the relevant legal controversy.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Clausen Kosher Dill Spears Many tasters felt this pickle was pleasantly salty, with a milder dill taste.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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Feig seems lost in pleasantly tipsy thought for a split second.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Even so, more than 70% of teens have used AI companions and half use them regularly, according to a recent study from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that studies and advocates for using screens and digital media sensibly.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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The inexperienced head coach has sensibly made only minor tweaks since taking over, sticking with the compact, direct football that has served Brentford so well.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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At the same time, the plan prudently addresses retention of Tesla’s visionary leader through vesting periods of up to 10 years after the grant date.—
Shane Goodwin,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Could Lightfighter – and the imitators likely to follow – even raise interest in track riding, in a world where modern sportbike performance long ago outpaced what could be exploited prudently on public roads?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But Jones didn’t listen to him, wisely, and scored a hit.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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Plenty of material to choose from here, but the setlist wisely stuck to a single solo moment each for Kevin, Joe and Nick.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Validly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validly. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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