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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
Clearly, there’s more to this story than a cut-and-dry acquisition.
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Allure Editors, Allure, 14 Mar. 2025
There isn’t really a cut-and-dried answer, but a good starting point is identifying the key stakeholders where AI is likely to be deployed.
—Matt Kunkel, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The nature of Hilaria and Alec’s discussions on their children’s scant understanding of the shooting suggests a much more cut-and-dried situation.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
That’s pretty cut-and-dried: An agent can’t refuse to work with potential clients because of these factors.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cut-and-dried
Allure Editors, Allure, 14 Mar. 2025
There isn’t really a cut-and-dried answer, but a good starting point is identifying the key stakeholders where AI is likely to be deployed.
—Matt Kunkel, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The nature of Hilaria and Alec’s discussions on their children’s scant understanding of the shooting suggests a much more cut-and-dried situation.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
That’s pretty cut-and-dried: An agent can’t refuse to work with potential clients because of these factors.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cut-and-dried
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut-and-dried
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Since joining the Lakers, Dončić has put up his usual numbers, averaging 27.1 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.6 assists, and the Lakers are a serious contender.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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And with a submission landscape thinner than usual, this might be creator Charlie Brooker’s best shot yet at one of the top prizes.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For 2025, retail growth predictions of 3.6% or better are holding firm, and while NRF economists are expecting slower growth for the near term, the trade group is expecting for normal growth to return in time.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Join 22 others in the comments View Comments The airline also expects its own employment level in 2025 to be down from 2024 levels, though executives said that would be done through normal attrition caused by retirement and other voluntary departures, and not any layoff of staff.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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The physical and financial strains typical of an aging household may have caused hardships for removing vegetation – a best practice in protecting a structure from an ember fire.—
Calvin Schermerhorn,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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Gaining insights into tariff talks would fall squarely within Beijing's typical spying domains, Gundert said.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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Contrary to the belief that only weighty memos or visionary speeches define one’s reputation, consistent presence and engagement in the more routine interactions often prove just as (if not more) critical.—
Bala Sathyanarayanan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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In the field, make the routine plays, throw in a few great ones.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Cut-and-dried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut-and-dried. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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