as in eventual
occurring at a later time
were able to proceed without ulterior argument
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Recent Examples of ulterior
Defensive assistance can be used for offensive purposes, just as foreign development assistance can be misappropriated by host countries for all sorts of ulterior purposes.
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Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2015
Disagreements among the justices surface not because of ulterior political motives, but because constitutional interpretation is an art, not a science.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2024
Everything is driven by ulterior political motives to court popularity and to win reelection — even setting aside a seat on the United States Supreme Court for a Black woman, insinuating the appointment was not based on merit.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2024
Photo: Peggy Nolan Her ulterior motivation for enrolling at FIU, though, was to use its darkroom to develop her photographs.
—Nadine Zylberberg, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2023
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Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2015
Disagreements among the justices surface not because of ulterior political motives, but because constitutional interpretation is an art, not a science.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2024
Everything is driven by ulterior political motives to court popularity and to win reelection — even setting aside a seat on the United States Supreme Court for a Black woman, insinuating the appointment was not based on merit.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2024
Photo: Peggy Nolan Her ulterior motivation for enrolling at FIU, though, was to use its darkroom to develop her photographs.
—Nadine Zylberberg, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ulterior
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Reports Montreal beat the eventual champion New York Mets, 11-10, in their first-ever regular season game, with Sutherland's historic run marking the difference.Newsweek, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Rutgers won the 2006 Texas Bowl 37-10 behind 170 rushing yards from future Pro Bowler Ray Rice against a Kansas State team that featured eventual first-round pick Josh Freeman and wide receiver Jordy Nelson.Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Murder by firearm carries the possibility of the death penalty, though federal prosecutors will determine whether to pursue that path in coming months.MARK SCOLFORO, arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Investment in manufacturing facilities will decline in coming months, the bank predicts, but at a much slower pace than previously expected.Courtney Fingar, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The decision in the final weeks of President Joe Biden's administration sets up a fight over the future of California's vehicle regulations.David Shepardson, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The final game was another sellout of 18,519, as Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a triple double—26 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists.Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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This was the ultimate weekend for Mason, who has a good prognosis in his battle with bone cancer, ongoing since 2022.The Tennessean, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Kim Kardashian takes gift-giving to a whole new level — and Tracy Romulus just got the ultimate birthday surprise.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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His last $5,000 would go directly into crypto, especially since the new administration appears to be crypto-friendly.Michelle Fox, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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Others, such as Granger, 81, and Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA), 88, decided this term in Congress would be their last.Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Dec. 2024
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This week marks the highly anticipated returns of Squid Game and What If…?Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 21 Dec. 2024
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Price & Availability From December 20th, the highly anticipated BLUETTI Handsfree Series is available at a special early bird price on the BLUETTI website: Handsfree 1 Backpack Power Station is now just A$599, or opt for the Handsfree 1 + PV120D 120W solar panel for as low as A$928.New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Ulterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ulterior. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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