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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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Encouraging the fans in the studio to get on their feet and get into it, the quartet has the crowd clapping along to its mostly a cappella performance of the song that perfectly blends yearning, soulful singing with cowgirl attitude and acoustic twang.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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While the Lidia is available in an array of colors, Cline opted to wear the almond-toe mules in a patent caramel leather color that blended perfectly with her skin tone.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Each seat has a 15.6-inch HD touchscreen, a 42-inch seat pitch, adjustable tray tables specially designed to fit digital devices, and privacy panels (a lifesaver, especially on long-haul flights).—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Plus, average sneakers will wear out quickly on any kind of court while tennis shoes have specially designed soles that grip the surface and can handle hundreds of hours of playtime.—
Paige Levinson,
SELF,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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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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Most notably, the gangways are staggered on both sides to free up space in the living quarters.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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“Expressly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressly. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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