flatly
Example Sentences
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“Nobody holding a position of trust with the United States government can accept emoluments, profits and benefits from foreign governments, and that is flatly prohibited under the United States Constitution,” Painter said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
When I note that the court constantly faces the latter charge today, Mr. Meese replies flatly: “Well, not properly.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Trump announced in February that he was sending a US hospital ship to Greenland, an offer flatly rejected by Greenland's leader.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
When he ran for governor in 2018, his father told him flatly, “You’re going to get killed.”
From Slate ● Apr. 29, 2026
“Oh, Mr. Jankowski, you are a card,” the nurse says flatly.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
