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“Part of that’s going to be personnel driven, part of that’s going to be probably style‑of‑play driven, mentality, and certainly the head coach has a lot to do with it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
"You're not going to lose a finger, but it would feel like trapping your hand in a car door – it would certainly ruin your day," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
"In addition to inflationary pressure, which will certainly lead to weakening demand, there will also be supply chain problems and disruptions," he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Although I am the beneficiary, I’m considering changing it to make the beneficiaries our two children, who could certainly use the money — if that day ever comes.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
“That certainly didn’t look like a goodbye, at least not one that I’d ever want to take part in.”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing certainly
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ly
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"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, Chapters 4–6
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Novel Study: Barrio Boy, Parts 1–3
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