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as in usual
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
a cut-and-dried session of the convention just to get required business out of the way
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Recent Examples of cut-and-dried
But the rules – and their enforcement – aren’t always cut-and-dried.
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Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 3 Sep. 2024
Yes, but: The politics of energy in 2024 are not cut-and-dry, and Pennsylvania is no exception.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 23 July 2024
The numbers on the health benefits of sun exposure remain less cut-and-dried.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 28 June 2024
Consumers are turning away from the cut-and-dry marketing strategies of the past in search of authentic, eye-catching campaigns that have meaning.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
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Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 3 Sep. 2024
Yes, but: The politics of energy in 2024 are not cut-and-dry, and Pennsylvania is no exception.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 23 July 2024
The numbers on the health benefits of sun exposure remain less cut-and-dried.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 28 June 2024
Consumers are turning away from the cut-and-dry marketing strategies of the past in search of authentic, eye-catching campaigns that have meaning.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for cut-and-dried
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut-and-dried
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Sky noted that the prince seemed more relaxed than usual at his Earthshot Prize.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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This app is by no means intended to replace your usual antivirus.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Sponsor has agreed to pay all normal operating expenses of the Trust out of the Sponsor’s management fee, which is 0.20% per annum of the Trust’s ether holdings.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Keep in mind that these layer transitions are gradual, not abrupt; the transition from normal hydrogen gas to liquid hydrogen and then to metallic hydrogen happens slowly and smoothly.Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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There are still a few typical Grammy picks (congrats, Common & Pete Rock), but overall, the rap field hasn’t looked this fresh in years.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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According to Goldy, a manager dressed in a floor-length silver-gray pleather gown, a typical selection at W Salon is at least $2,000.Talia Lavin, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024
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The consent calendar typically includes noncontroversial items that are routine in nature which are all approved in a single vote.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Eve Lom Twelve Day Advent Calendar Buy Now for $290 From its cult-favorite cleanser to its pampering masks, Eve Lom's 12-product skincare set has everything your routine needs to boost your glow in the new year.Jackie Fields, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Cut-and-dried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut-and-dried. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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