flatly

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Brian Jabarian, a University of Chicago economist who conducted a rigorous independent evaluation of A.I. detectors, told me flatly, “This narrative that we shouldn’t use A.I. detection doesn’t seem to hold anymore.”

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

But when our philosophy and approach aren’t understood or are flatly rejected, we feel compelled to go public with our activism.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

In particular, the insurers flatly denied in court that their agents had any “special relationship of trust and confidence” with their customers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

But Wiegman flatly refused to underestimate Iceland, who have qualified for the last five European Championships but have never made a Women's World Cup finals.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

"I'm tired," I say flatly, and turn to go.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan