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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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In their wake, many Americans are justifiably alarmed and shocked by the scale of government force.—
Josiah Bates,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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Mix in front-office executives assuring playing time to certain players, regardless of performance, and turmoil in the clubhouse could have easily brewed — and justifiably so.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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In the first fight, Dern edged out two rounds to take a 29-28 decision, winning the first round fairly comfortably on the feet and outlanding Jandiroba 28-19.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Yet over a decade later, the constitution remains provisional and there is no clear agreement on how the central government in Mogadishu shares power with Somalia’s seven member states—some of which operate fairly autonomously.—
Omar S Mahmood,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Jerusalem — Anyone who looked at the situation in Gaza on Tuesday might reasonably have concluded that the ceasefire had collapsed.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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While nearby property owners may reasonably view specific wind projects as too damaging to the land, climate activists assert that solutions require sacrifice.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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And, the latest news out of SKIMS’ HQ is even more pleasantly surprising than merkins and sculpting face wraps.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Nov. 2025
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And while the internet isn’t always kind, he’s been pleasantly surprised by the positivity.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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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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Linda Blair reportedly got a fortune to return, but Ellen Burstyn wisely stayed away.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Choose costumes wisely There’s nothing cuter than a dog or cat in costume, but playing dress up can be miserable for your pet.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Validly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validly. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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