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Examples of duly in a Sentence
They were duly impressed by her speech.
The objections were duly noted.
The singer duly appeared back on stage for an encore.
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The Bank of Thailand duly obliged, announcing a surprise cut for the first time in four years on Oct. 16.
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—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
Our teams ensure that all work in the pipeline has been aligned and duly finished before stepping out for the holidays.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Gascón’s tour de force performance, by turns terrifying, sly, comic, and stirring—with singing and dancing to boot—has been duly embraced by critics.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of duly was
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“Duly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duly. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
duly
adverb
du·ly
ˈd(y)ü-lē
: in a due manner, time, or degree
Legal Definition
duly
adverb
du·ly
ˈdü-lē, ˈdyü-
: in a due manner or time
failed to duly deliver
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