outright

Example Sentences

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After leading outright Thursday, she came back to earth Friday with a 73 but was still only a shot off the leader.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

State legislators are now pushing to go further, introducing two new bills that would ban the practice outright while preserving loyalty programs and coupons, as well as discounts for veterans and seniors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

He posited that the company may opt to outright purchase a carrier or a mobile virtual network operator, or MVNO, which is a provider with an arrangement to leverage another company’s capacity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Any candidate who wins 50% or more of the vote will win the election outright.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

After Nathan figured out how to shift his weight so that he didn’t roll off it, the water monster picked up his pace and was outright running.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young