flatly

Example Sentences

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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

It was flatly refused by the Newsom administration.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

"Havana is falling down," Estevez's 64-year-old mother Leodiska Canino said flatly.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 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

“Pardon me,” she said flatly to the officer before fixing her curls again and sliding her pearl hatpin into place.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys