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ordinarily

[awr-dn-air-uh-lee, awr-dn-er-uh-lee] / ˌɔr dnˈɛər ə li, ˈɔr dnˌɛr ə li /


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Ordinarily, congressional districts are redrawn after each census.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Ordinarily the country, which holds the joint record for most wins with Sweden, would join the rest of Europe in eagerly awaiting Saturday's grand final.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Ordinarily, intervention can’t sustainably alter exchange rates unless backed by economic fundamentals—most important, monetary policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Ordinarily, you would be able to sue and/or remove an executor who acted improperly.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 13, 2025

Ordinarily she would have encountered others walking, and exchanged greetings.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry




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