thusly

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NFL instant replay pooh-bah Mark Butterworth later explained the ruling thusly:

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

A 1974 profile in the Bradenton Herald shortly before his death described “the legendary hero-sheriff” thusly:

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2025

But my “let’s go to Ashland” sales pitch to the non-theater lovers in my life goes thusly: There is so much more to do than just see theater.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

During that time, the Chargers’ other 20 full possessions have ended thusly: 11 punts, three fumbles, three field goals, two turnover on downs and one interception.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2023

“Carpentry,” Sister Ignatia continued, not noticing the shock on Antain’s face that she had, apparently, read his mind, “would have been my guess. You were always thusly inclined.”

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill