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- adverb in a
formulaic manner; according to an establishedformula
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Examples
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Unswayed, the manager thanks him formulaically for applying.
Andy Kroll: Unemployed: Stranded on the Sidelines of a Jobs Crisis Andy Kroll 2010
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Unswayed, the manager thanks him formulaically for applying.
Andy Kroll: Unemployed: Stranded on the Sidelines of a Jobs Crisis Andy Kroll 2010
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The plot is ridiculous, but hilarious and the movie is put together formulaically.
Movie Reviews: Summer Splash | Heretical Ideas Magazine 2009
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Unswayed, the manager thanks him formulaically for applying.
Andy Kroll: Unemployed: Stranded on the Sidelines of a Jobs Crisis Andy Kroll 2010
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In a landmark 1970s study, Paul Ehrlich and others described the relationship formulaically as IPAT Impact = Population × Affluence × Technology; see www.stirpat.org.
When a Billion Chinese Jump Jonathan Watts 2010
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So if we do not do something to extend retirement age, if we do not do something formulaically in terms of the top end or the top tier of income earners, you're not going to have this program.
The Party of Yes and No Robert Thomson 2010
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Watching Zohan serve in the neighborhood watch, cut his teeth as a beautician and bang senior citizens is the best part of the film, which formulaically is about 15 minutes into the movie and about 20 minutes from the end.
Kevin's Review: You Don't Mess with the Zohan - Zohan's Crotch, That Is « FirstShowing.net 2008
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Some comprimario and secondo roles were doubled up: Vladimir Hristov was both a George Clooney-suave Marchese d'Obigny and a bland Dr. Grenvil; Giorgio Dinev, previously seen enjoyably blustering as Tosca's Spoletta, doddered formulaically as Violetta's servant, but had mischevious sparkle as Gastone — having introduced his friend Alfredo to Violetta, he worked the room, pointing out his handiwork to the other guests, a proud yenta.
Pretty Woman Matthew Guerrieri 2008
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In a landmark 1970s study, Paul Ehrlich and others described the relationship formulaically as IPAT Impact = Population × Affluence × Technology; see www.stirpat.org.
When a Billion Chinese Jump Jonathan Watts 2010
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In a landmark 1970s study, Paul Ehrlich and others described the relationship formulaically as IPAT Impact = Population × Affluence × Technology; see www.stirpat.org.
When a Billion Chinese Jump Jonathan Watts 2010
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