decisively

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Approximately 28,600 people were infected and more than 11,000 died, but hundreds of thousands of lives were spared because the U.S. and the international community acted decisively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“We are now moving decisively to reduce costs, adapt our operations, and position the business for continued growth and future opportunities.”

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

He fought determinedly for months but lost decisively in Congress.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

It said it would "continue to operate decisively against threats directed at Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers, in accordance with directives from the political echelon".

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

He gave me a sideways look as if to say “Oh, a wise guy, huh?” and said suddenly, decisively, “I think maybe I’d better take your name.”

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson