decisively
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Sir Keir said the government would "act decisively to protect our democracy" following Rycroft's recommendations.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
If that balance hasn’t already tipped decisively toward ending the attacks, it will very soon.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
The show inspired optimism, yes, but it certainly didn’t turn the dial so decisively toward radical hope that the knob broke off.
From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026
“If it becomes apparent that the current energy price increases will translate into broad consumer price inflation in the medium term, the Governing Council of the ECB will act decisively in a timely manner.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026
“Well,” said Lady Constance decisively, after a pause, “Miss Lumley. You are certainly everything I had hoped for in a governess, and more. May I offer you the position?”
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
