as in eventual
occurring at a later time
were able to proceed without ulterior argument
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Recent Examples of ulterior
Defensive assistance can be used for offensive purposes, just as foreign development assistance can be misappropriated by host countries for all sorts of ulterior purposes.
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Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2015
Disagreements among the justices surface not because of ulterior political motives, but because constitutional interpretation is an art, not a science.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2024
Everything is driven by ulterior political motives to court popularity and to win reelection — even setting aside a seat on the United States Supreme Court for a Black woman, insinuating the appointment was not based on merit.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2024
Photo: Peggy Nolan Her ulterior motivation for enrolling at FIU, though, was to use its darkroom to develop her photographs.
—Nadine Zylberberg, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2023
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Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2015
Disagreements among the justices surface not because of ulterior political motives, but because constitutional interpretation is an art, not a science.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2024
Everything is driven by ulterior political motives to court popularity and to win reelection — even setting aside a seat on the United States Supreme Court for a Black woman, insinuating the appointment was not based on merit.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2024
Photo: Peggy Nolan Her ulterior motivation for enrolling at FIU, though, was to use its darkroom to develop her photographs.
—Nadine Zylberberg, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ulterior
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The 2022-23 MVP exited in the first half of Philadelphia’s eventual loss to the Indiana Pacers after being hit in the face, and the team later announced Embiid suffered a sinus fracture.David Aldridge, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Last year, the film winners included Barbie, Saltburn and eventual Costume Design Oscar winner Holly Waddingham for Poor Things.Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Investment in manufacturing facilities will decline in coming months, the bank predicts, but at a much slower pace than previously expected.Courtney Fingar, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Several stocks that have underperformed in 2024 may be poised for substantial gains in coming months, according to Goldman Sachs.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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The decision in the final weeks of President Joe Biden's administration sets up a fight over the future of California's vehicle regulations.David Shepardson, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Monetary policy Policymakers at the European Central Bank announced their fourth and final rate cut of the year last Thursday.Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Kim Kardashian takes gift-giving to a whole new level — and Tracy Romulus just got the ultimate birthday surprise.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Some leaders commit the ultimate cultural sin: selective accountability.Marius Ivanauskas, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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This is a more than 2% increase since last Christmas, a Zillow news release states.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Just last year, Gellar was opposed to the idea of revisiting Buffy’s world.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
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As global demand continues to grow, particularly with the anticipated approval of a free trade agreement between the U.K. and India, I and other industry experts predict a significant rise in cask prices.Oliver Court, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Its location remained a mystery for two years until trade records revealed that it had been exported to the United Arab Emirates, awaiting the anticipated opening of the Abu Dhabi Natural History Museum.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Ulterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ulterior. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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