outright

Example Sentences

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Some have fully complied with the requests, some partially complied, and many outright refused to provide any voter information.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

“Funds will be paid outright to the individual beneficiary.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Europe has so far avoided outright shortages, supported by higher inventories and access to Atlantic Basin supply.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Instead, they have signaled the Fed is likely to leave rates where they are until either the labor market shows signs of outright deterioration or inflation declines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

A group of girls clustered around the water fountain, half of them pretending not to notice the boys, the other half of them flirting with the boys outright.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng