roundly

Example Sentences

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But instead of being applauded for my effort, I was roundly shamed by my friends.

From The Wall Street Journal

The supporters at Santagiulia were partisan in favour of the Canadians, with the USA team roundly booed before face-off.

From BBC

The county commissioned a review of its evacuation system during the fire, but it was roundly criticized for not exposing what or who was responsible for the failures.

From Los Angeles Times

The roster the U.S. chose to bring to Italy was roundly criticized in the weeks leading up to the Olympics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet even as the coach was roundly criticized for his handling of the situation, UCLA’s players were insistent that Cronin still had their backs.

From Los Angeles Times