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decisively

[dih-sahy-siv-lee] / dɪˈsaɪ sɪv li /






ADVERB
resolutely
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For 10 years now — actually, since around the time streaming decisively overtook people’s listening habits — these Beatles releases have made a pretty compelling case for the collectible physical object.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

"Tuvalu's message is clear: the world must act now decisively, collectively, and with urgency to protect the future for generations to come."

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

The inflation release pushed financial markets much more decisively toward a hike.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

But it would be a fitting slogan as Albania moves decisively into the medical tourism business.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

In any case, Euergetes acted decisively, defeating the dissidents and importing vast amounts of grain to feed the people.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro




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