emphatically

Example Sentences

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County elections officials have emphatically rejected those claims.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The Canberra-based side emphatically crushed the defending champions Canterbury Crusaders 50–24 last week to end a losing streak in the New Zealand city that stretched 12 games.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

The 6 disagreed emphatically as to the reasoning.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

She made that point emphatically last month in a game against Minnesota State.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Judge Davies spoke emphatically: “You are excused, gentlemen, but you understand that this is a moot question. The hearing will proceed.”

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals