in name only
Example Sentences
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A ceasefire has been in force since 17 April - in name only - as it has been violated repeatedly by both sides.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
It is especially a menace to anyone invested in securities such as longer-term Treasury bonds, which are “safe” in name only.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026
“It may be Little Tokyo in name only and not have anything to do with the Little Tokyo that we know,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024
He will be the speaker in name only.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2024
We were a team in name only, I’d sadly come to realize.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
