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also cut-and-dry
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
Clark’s individual numbers are hard to argue, but this isn’t a cut-and-dry case because Angel Reese has been more impactful for team success.
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Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
But, even within that process, things aren't always cut-and-dried.
—Pandora Dewan, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
The idea that Cicero would be given some cut-and-dry excuse for having to yank his investment, or that the review haunting Carmy’s existence would be either glowing or career-ending, is not in tune with The Bear’s interest in reflecting the realities of working in the restaurant industry.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 28 June 2024
Other times, the LEGO-ification of it all provides a welcome distraction from some fairly cut-and-dried Music Documentary 101 business, with Piece by Piece putting a formally unique spin on a very familiar, if slightly incomplete arc.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
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Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
But, even within that process, things aren't always cut-and-dried.
—Pandora Dewan, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
The idea that Cicero would be given some cut-and-dry excuse for having to yank his investment, or that the review haunting Carmy’s existence would be either glowing or career-ending, is not in tune with The Bear’s interest in reflecting the realities of working in the restaurant industry.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 28 June 2024
Other times, the LEGO-ification of it all provides a welcome distraction from some fairly cut-and-dried Music Documentary 101 business, with Piece by Piece putting a formally unique spin on a very familiar, if slightly incomplete arc.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut-and-dried
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Jagriti’s birthday fell on a colder day than usual, though Bombay rarely called for more than a light sweater.Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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But this time will likely include more reflection than usual.Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Temperatures are expected to be close to average for the time of year in the Great Plains, but lower than normal readings are anticipated for much of the Midwest, East and South up to January 16.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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The sisters stunned viewers with their ability to coordinate movements and their determination to lead a normal life.Karla Renic, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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The tax crimes carried a maximum sentence of 17 years while the penalty for the gun crimes was capped at 25 years, although typical sentences are less and the judges didn't have to give Hunter Biden any jail or prison time.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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The typical physician earns $225,000 a year, the second-highest salary of the bunch.Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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The discovery was made during a routine inspection of the plane following its flight from New York.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Their bodies were found in a routine inspection after Flight 1801 had landed.James Barron, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Cut-and-dried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut-and-dried. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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