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Recent Examples of expressly
For one, the law does not expressly forbid successive interim appointments.
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Charlie Savage, New York Times, 10 May 2025
The court noted favorably that the trust agreement expressly prohibited the settlor from ever becoming a trustee.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Only the last section, shot during the pandemic, was created expressly to serve this story.
—Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Even so, Wednesday’s session was not encouraging for those who had hoped an expressly religious charter school would be a step too far, even for this conservative Court.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
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Charlie Savage, New York Times, 10 May 2025
The court noted favorably that the trust agreement expressly prohibited the settlor from ever becoming a trustee.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Only the last section, shot during the pandemic, was created expressly to serve this story.
—Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Even so, Wednesday’s session was not encouraging for those who had hoped an expressly religious charter school would be a step too far, even for this conservative Court.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressly
Adverb
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Our favorites from Leesa are its cooling mattresses, specifically the Leesa Sapira Chill and the Leesa Legend Chill Hybrid.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
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More specifically, the crested variety—commonly referred to as cockscomb—produces blooms that resemble a rooster's comb.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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The first burial: A cookbook author The first person buried at what is now Arlington National Cemetery was not a soldier, a general, a war hero or even a veteran.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Not even college and pro sports teams approach its commitment to the concept.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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The resort is perfectly located for guests to take full advantage of the region’s famed outdoor adventures—hiking trails, mountain biking routes, world-class fly fishing, and premier skiing at nearby Bridger Bowl, Yellowstone National Park, and the Yellowstone River.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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Really, all Morgan Plus 8s are much the same, and promise a perfectly delightful driving experience, offering the most traditional British roadster traits in a car that can easily keep up in modern traffic.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Other nighttime parades, like Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade and Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, are exclusive to specially ticketed after-hours events and not included with standard park admission like Disney Starlight will be.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Two new Boeing 747-8 planes are currently being specially customized to become the next generation of Air Force One — a project that has been in the works for years and subject to delays.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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Cristina notably showed up to support her best friend Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) at the funeral for her husband Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey), though a body double for Oh was used in the scene.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Her shows have been filled with family, fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music and cultural commentary.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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“Expressly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressly. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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