Examples of duly in a Sentence
They were duly impressed by her speech.
The objections were duly noted.
The singer duly appeared back on stage for an encore.
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Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 23 May 2025
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—Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 23 May 2025
The concept duly repaid his faith, with the move to a bricks-and-mortar shop in London’s Cecil Court, a renowned centre of the book trade within a year.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Markets plunged again on that threat, and Trump duly backed off.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 14 May 2025
Followers were duly confused by the content and its timing, with many looking to other social media users for answers.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
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“Duly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duly. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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duly
adverb
du·ly
ˈd(y)ü-lē 
: in a due manner, time, or degree
Legal Definition
duly
adverb
du·ly
ˈdü-lē, ˈdyü-
: in a due manner or time
failed to duly deliver
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