absolutely not

Example Sentences

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“The transaction is absolutely not based on any form of market repair or price increase,” she adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"Do I understand people's emotions? Of course I do. But is it right that we turn that into hatred and division and that we turn on police – absolutely not."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

For one thing, the state will absolutely not budge.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

At his Senate confirmation hearing, Warsh insisted that he would "absolutely not" be a puppet for the president.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Anya was absolutely not going to call him Ivanushka; it was much too familiar.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack