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Recent Examples of expressly
The revised ordinance specifically bans anyone from engaging in an intentional act that disrupts a private event, city event or library use while within the buildings or on the property not expressly authorized by the library operators or city.
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Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2025
This substantial benefit expressly limits this benefit for Specified Service Trades or Businesses (SSTBs).
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Dinosaurs have become mundane to the viewing public, and due to climate change, can only survive near the Earth’s equator, where travel is expressly forbidden.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
Perhaps a broader definition that expressly includes children born by ART and surrogacy may be preferable.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2025
This substantial benefit expressly limits this benefit for Specified Service Trades or Businesses (SSTBs).
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Dinosaurs have become mundane to the viewing public, and due to climate change, can only survive near the Earth’s equator, where travel is expressly forbidden.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
Perhaps a broader definition that expressly includes children born by ART and surrogacy may be preferable.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressly
Adverb
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This set specifically features Skylar the Deluxe Butterfly Pixie and an interactive Magic Mirror with over 50 light and sound modes.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
10 July 2025
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More specifically, Middleton often wears two silhouettes: Superga 2750 Cotu Classics (usually $75, now as little as $35) and Veja Esplars (usually $150, now $128).—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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However, even when she’s sidelined, she’s often called upon to be a leader off the court. Sparks’ 2022 second-round pick center Olivia Nelson-Ododa had six points and three rebounds in 24 minutes for the Sun before fouling out with 1:28 left in the game.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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The studios that Riaz Capital is building around the Bay Area measure on average 300 square feet — which is on the small side, even for a standard hotel room.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The perfectly baked eggplant in the borani badajan vege plate was surprisingly not mushy but rather tender.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
July 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
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Paneer Masala Fries At Roots Indian Bistro in Los Angeles, a bold reimagining of California’s beloved animal-style fries, featuring perfectly crispy golden fries topped with generous chunks of creamy paneer cheese and marinated in an aromatic masala blend.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Adverb
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Even the lighting is elaborate, specially fit and created by Rose Uniacke.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
4 July 2025
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The Tennessee Department of Education, in partnership with Innovative Schools Model (ISM), recently provided $1 million in funding for an Aerospace class specially geared towards middle schoolers.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Adverb
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Still, the situation has since improved, and notably so.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Club World Cup gets mammoth final in PSG, Chelsea: The FIFA Club World Cup’s debut as a major 32-team event across the U.S. had its negatives -- notably slashed ticket prices to combat lousy crowds for some matches.—
Greg Cote
July 13,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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“Expressly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressly. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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