flatly
Example Sentences
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But a New York judge flatly rejected the appeal, describing it as "lengthy and rambling".
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
When the BBC’s legal team did exactly that, Secret Service counsel Troy Epstein flatly declared the agency was neither authorized to accept service on the family’s behalf nor willing to help facilitate it.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
This might sound harsh, but I think that logic is, flatly, stupid.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
It was flatly refused by the Newsom administration.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
“Then there’s no use hoping any more, if you’re right,” she said flatly.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
