absolute
Example Sentences
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Mitsotakis's conservative party leads in opinion polls, but is not expected to secure an absolute majority.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
After a meeting last week, G7 foreign ministers said it was an "absolute necessity" for Iran to re-establish free passage through the strait and called for an end to attacks on civilian infrastructure.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Paul Dix, a UK-based teacher, expert in inclusive behaviour support and director of support organisation When The Adults Change, said "consistent adult behaviour" was "the absolute foundation of great education".
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
MarketWatch reported back in February that the average S&P 500 stock had registered an absolute swing of 10% year to date at that time, while the S&P 500 itself had barely budged.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
The absolute pitch-black darkness, though, was a bit surprising.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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