expressly
Example Sentences
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The first is that the wedding itself, scattered with Easter eggs like a mirror ball and a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, was engineered expressly to troll the media.
From Salon • Jul. 9, 2026
She expressly rejects the notion of Fourth Amendment protections somehow “kicking in” only after surveillance becomes sufficiently extensive or “goes too far.”
From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026
It also expressly bars states from imposing requirements “for labeling or packaging in addition to or different from those required” by the agency.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
“Guests should be able to expressly opt in to this type of sensitive facial recognition technology with written consent — the onus of privacy rights should not be on the victim.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Though I was often consulted and was able to influence the direction of events, I did so at a distance and only when expressly asked.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing expressly
The Importance of Being Earnest
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The Merchant of Venice
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Pre-AP Theatre
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