as in eventual
occurring at a later time
were able to proceed without ulterior argument
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Recent Examples of ulterior
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.
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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
For its own sake, and not some ulterior parenting goal?
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2023
The human brain has acquired new instruments—auxiliary electronics that are hooked into algorithms organized, with ulterior purpose, in some sinister way.
—Lance Morrow, WSJ, 14 Nov. 2022
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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
For its own sake, and not some ulterior parenting goal?
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2023
The human brain has acquired new instruments—auxiliary electronics that are hooked into algorithms organized, with ulterior purpose, in some sinister way.
—Lance Morrow, WSJ, 14 Nov. 2022
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Regardless of the eventual winner, bitcoin will likely survive and thrive, according to Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani.Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Real Madrid star Fede Valverde's partner Mina Bonino used social media to criticize the first team's manager Carlo Ancelotti, plus its forwards, during an eventual shock 3-1 home loss to AC Milan on Tuesday.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In addition, Ukraine is facing new uncertainty as waves of North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia have arrived near Ukraine's border and are preparing to join the fight against Ukrainian troops in coming days.DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Financial firms from Citigroup to regional banks including PNC Financial Services will post their earnings in coming days, alongside this week’s blockbuster reports from Netflix and Procter & Gamble , among many others.Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
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This is a great do-it-all jacket for winters that are equal parts wet, cold, and windy, with a two-layer Gore-Tex outer offering the most water resistance of any jacket in our final lineup.Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Eklund, Zetterlund, and Granlund became the Sharks’ top forwards toward the end of last season, combined for 58 points over the final 24 games in March and April.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Brownlee also competed for Team USA in ultimate frisbee at the 2024 World Ultimate Championships.Kat Tenbarge, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The ultimate goal is forcing Taiwan to acquiesce to unification.David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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The day after Simpson’s arrest last month, a federal complaint was filed against him.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Prosecutors filed vehicular manslaughter, leaving the scene of a crash, and car theft charges against Gonzalez last month, records show.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The company believes its cash and cash equivalents, along with anticipated revenues, will be sufficient to meet its obligations for at least the next 12 months.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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On the music side, the wait continues for Cardi B’s anticipated sophomore album.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Ulterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ulterior. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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