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also cut-and-dry
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
The image of Madigan, a famously Irish Southwest Sider, as a monumental desert colossus with the head of a human, body of a lion and wings of an eagle brought some levity to an otherwise quick, cut-and-dried day of testimony in Madigan’s trial, which is now in its 10th week.
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Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Jon Heyman of the New York Post recently reported that Kikuchi's contract isn't a cut-and-dry deal.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
But not all conflicts are so cut-and-dried; some can go on for decades, with multiple wars waged as underlying problems remain unresolved.
—John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
Clark’s individual numbers are hard to argue, but this isn’t a cut-and-dry case because Angel Reese has been more impactful for team success.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
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Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Jon Heyman of the New York Post recently reported that Kikuchi's contract isn't a cut-and-dry deal.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
But not all conflicts are so cut-and-dried; some can go on for decades, with multiple wars waged as underlying problems remain unresolved.
—John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
Clark’s individual numbers are hard to argue, but this isn’t a cut-and-dry case because Angel Reese has been more impactful for team success.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut-and-dried
Adjective
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Add a few drops to your daily moisturizer and apply it as usual.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2025
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Benefits provided by the Social Security administration, including retirement, survivor and disability benefits, will be paid as usual.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That night, Elizabeth had one last dose of slow-acting insulin, and the next morning her glucose levels were so normal that Jason Struhs became convinced God had intervened.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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Trump has now frozen swathes of federal grant and loan spending under a broad review of costs to tackle waste, though as normal for the time being.—
Shane Croucher,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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On a typical day, when relaxing, Elizabeth can sit at her chabudai (a low Japanese tea table), look out her circle window and enjoy the seasons.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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This is especially true for the younger cohorts, but even older kids can struggle with restaurant behavior—all of which is typical and understandable.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
24 Jan. 2025
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For example, Amazon's integration of AI into routine operations has led to major job function shifts.—
Ricardo Madan,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Incorporating crystals into their routine and mystical practices can help Aquarius ground their energy, reconnect with their intuition and stay committed to their spiritual mission on the planet.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Cut-and-dried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut-and-dried. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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