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as in usual
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
a cut-and-dried session of the convention just to get required business out of the way
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Recent Examples of cut-and-dried
But, even within that process, things aren't always cut-and-dried.
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Pandora Dewan, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
The idea that Cicero would be given some cut-and-dry excuse for having to yank his investment, or that the review haunting Carmy’s existence would be either glowing or career-ending, is not in tune with The Bear’s interest in reflecting the realities of working in the restaurant industry.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 28 June 2024
Other times, the LEGO-ification of it all provides a welcome distraction from some fairly cut-and-dried Music Documentary 101 business, with Piece by Piece putting a formally unique spin on a very familiar, if slightly incomplete arc.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
What seems like a cut-and-dried case is revealed to have layers upon layers.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 9 Oct. 2024
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Pandora Dewan, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
The idea that Cicero would be given some cut-and-dry excuse for having to yank his investment, or that the review haunting Carmy’s existence would be either glowing or career-ending, is not in tune with The Bear’s interest in reflecting the realities of working in the restaurant industry.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 28 June 2024
Other times, the LEGO-ification of it all provides a welcome distraction from some fairly cut-and-dried Music Documentary 101 business, with Piece by Piece putting a formally unique spin on a very familiar, if slightly incomplete arc.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
What seems like a cut-and-dried case is revealed to have layers upon layers.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 9 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cut-and-dried
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut-and-dried
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With Thanksgiving coming later than usual this year, some stores may have held off hiring.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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The central bank is striving to strike a balance between maintaining steady job gains and continuing its efforts to bring inflation down to its 2% target by keeping interest rates higher than usual.Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Outside these sessions, both groups trained as normal.RM Clark, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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This week isn’t nearly as packed as normal, and that means that the Blackpink star faced less competition in her rise on the list of the bestselling albums on the U.S. version of iTunes.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Your typical can of BKF contains oxalic acid, and a few other abrasives and surfactants that soften grease and remove calcium, lime and other alkaline build-up.Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
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Some picks that stand out include their best seller Gold Rush Puffer coat that’s discounted to $138 from the typical $198, and this cozy crewneck pullover that’s marked down to $89 at checkout.Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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After Kiké Hernández singled to lead off the inning, Tommy Edman hit a routine fly ball to center field.Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, most doctors’ offices aren’t set up to offer a body composition scan at a routine visit, and there’s not much movement to change that.Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Cut-and-dried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut-and-dried. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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