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

The ginger ale is flatly branded Canada Dry.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

“We flatly deny any allegations of wrongdoing by the Federal Trade Commission, and we stand firmly behind the integrity and transparency of our programs,” the company said at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 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

Joey said flatly, still holding my head steady.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith