flatly

Example Sentences

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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

He declares flatly, “California was born in genocide,” which isn’t something you expect from someone likely to lean to the center.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The ginger ale is flatly branded Canada Dry.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

He said “the actual evidence was dismissed or ignored” by most reporting, including “mountains” of “emails, text messages and video evidence that flatly contradict” the claims.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

“I’m not buying anything Malfoy thinks is good,” said Harry flatly.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling