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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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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
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Trump has been outspoken on rulings in lower courts, specifically about his administration's immigration policies, and has called for judges to be impeached for decisions against his initiatives.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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In London, Cynthia Erivo appeared in the Ralph Lauren suite during Wimbledon in a perfectly preppy ensemble.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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While Cutler’s hunting appears perfectly legal, he’s run into trouble in the past.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Each seat has a 15.6-inch HD touchscreen, a 42-inch seat pitch, adjustable tray tables specially designed to fit digital devices, and privacy panels (a lifesaver, especially on long-haul flights).—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Plus, average sneakers will wear out quickly on any kind of court while tennis shoes have specially designed soles that grip the surface and can handle hundreds of hours of playtime.—
Paige Levinson,
SELF,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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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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While the Red Sox aren’t likely to draft for need given the nature of the MLB Draft, the club is notably thin at catcher right now.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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“Expressly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressly. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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