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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Doing so discourages inappropriate behavior with clear sanctions that are duly communicated to the entire organization, while good behavior is rewarded.
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Susana Sierra, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The Spaniard duly responded wishing him well for the future.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Gomez was duly recognized in the best performance by a cast in a motion picture category for her work in Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez, and though the award went to the Conclave team instead, Emilia‘s Zoe Saldana took home best supporting actress.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2025
After an unsuccessful suicide attempt, Gordon was duly executed at the Tombs on February 21, 1862.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Susana Sierra, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The Spaniard duly responded wishing him well for the future.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Gomez was duly recognized in the best performance by a cast in a motion picture category for her work in Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez, and though the award went to the Conclave team instead, Emilia‘s Zoe Saldana took home best supporting actress.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2025
After an unsuccessful suicide attempt, Gordon was duly executed at the Tombs on February 21, 1862.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Duly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duly. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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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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