expressly
Example Sentences
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In this case, Rana was not able to give his consent or expressly state that he wanted to be taken off life support as he was in a coma since the accident.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Rules of Professional Conduct expressly forbid lawyers from communicating with a judge “unless authorized to do so by law or court order,” which he was not.
From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026
The government can elect to expressly be a buyer of last resort by only supporting suppliers when demand is weak, thus promoting more consistent production.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026
And when she welcomed past “Top Model” contenders to “The Tyra Banks Show,” including Sullivan, she replayed footage of her assault on air despite Sullivan expressly asking her not to.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026
Starting perhaps a hundred feet below them on the steeper side of the mountain, the patch might have been designed expressly for fuel.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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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