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as in specifically
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Recent Examples of expressly
The Justice wrote in a 7-2 opinion written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh that the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act expressly preempts state law and Monsanto's failure to warn consumers about the dangers of glyphosate.
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Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Those measures would prohibit carrying guns onto private property that is open to the public unless the owner has expressly authorized them.
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Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
But Hawaii and other states flipped the default, prohibiting guns unless an owner gives express permission, rather than allowing guns unless they’re expressly prohibited.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Wolfers, who previously worked for professional bookies in his native Australia, seems to be the most expressly worried about prediction markets facilitating sports betting.
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Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Those measures would prohibit carrying guns onto private property that is open to the public unless the owner has expressly authorized them.
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Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
But Hawaii and other states flipped the default, prohibiting guns unless an owner gives express permission, rather than allowing guns unless they’re expressly prohibited.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Wolfers, who previously worked for professional bookies in his native Australia, seems to be the most expressly worried about prediction markets facilitating sports betting.
—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressly
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Over the last three years, DpHue has more than doubled its business in Ulta and Amazon, specifically, as the at-home color market has swelled 3 to 5 percent annually.
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Whether vintage or antique, these rugs are typically made from natural fibers, specifically wool, and often originate from the Middle East, Asia, or North Africa.
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The sound is out of place even amid the usual din at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest.
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In June 2024, Kelce and Swift were at the center of worldwide attention, even though their relationship wasn’t even a year old.
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The show provides several abstract theories but never concretely explains what the island is.
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The Canucks have sported cement shoes and now sit concretely at the bottom of the standings.
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All the President’s Men' (1976) Not only an American classic, but likely the only movie where a close-up of a busy typewriter is a perfectly satisfying ending.
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Cheesy, salty, and perfectly spicy, these Southern favorites will be the first snack snatched up at your gathering.
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The specially emulsified formula keeps the ceramides evenly dispersed (no shaking required), while the lightweight mist feels especially refreshing on hot, humid summer days.
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How To Clean Porous Tile Backsplashes Clean natural stone tiles with a pH-neutral cleaner specially designed for use on stone.
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The event will feature barbecue ribs and brisket, games, giveaways, sleeping bags, and, notably, no fireworks.
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Some business leaders – notably Michael Dell and Ray Dalio – have pledged through their foundations to make one-time $250 seed contributions to the accounts of children from middle- to lower-income households.
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“Expressly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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