absolutely not

Example Sentences

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For one thing, the state will absolutely not budge.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

Mekies said Lambiase's departure was "absolutely not" a factor into Verstappen's thinking about whether to stay in F1 amid his dissatisfaction with the behaviour of the new engines introduced this year.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“This is something that would have absolutely not been doable two years ago,” Bidgoli added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“The Forum parcel is absolutely not large enough for a baseball stadium,” Butts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

“Vincent and I can absolutely not live side by side without trouble,” Gauguin writes.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman