outright
Example Sentences
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He lives fairly simply in some respects, but I’m concerned that if he receives a substantial amount of money outright, he may not manage it well.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
By 2024, Mississippi fourth-graders weren’t just posting the nation’s biggest gains since 2013; they were also beating students in most states outright, tying for seventh in reading and 13th in math.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Instead, the community became more open to the possibility without embracing it outright.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
It appears female runners are no longer just taking part in ultra-endurance events, they are competing with their male counterparts, breaking records and in some cases, winning races outright.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
I don't know if I've mentioned this outright, but our emails are really important to me.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
