expressly
adverb
ex·press·ly
ik-ˈspres-lē 
1
: in an express manner : explicitly
expressly rejected the proposal
2
: for the express purpose : particularly, specifically
made expressly for me
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Families, or at least vehicles expressly designed for them, turned out to be lamentable.
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2024
The interface and gestures are expressly built to help mitigate distractions and encourage people to take breaks so as to prevent burnout.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
France has developed a visa expressly for tech innovators.
—Gary Shapiro, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
Waymo’s robotaxis are adorned with large, obvious sensors, a style expressly at odds with the sleekness of Musk’s vehicles.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2024
The interface and gestures are expressly built to help mitigate distractions and encourage people to take breaks so as to prevent burnout.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
France has developed a visa expressly for tech innovators.
—Gary Shapiro, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
Waymo’s robotaxis are adorned with large, obvious sensors, a style expressly at odds with the sleekness of Musk’s vehicles.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024
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expressly
adverb
ex·press·ly
ik-ˈspres-lē
1
: so as to be absolutely clear : explicitly
was expressly forbidden to smoke
2
: for the express purpose : especially
came expressly to congratulate her
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