patently
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I found myself increasingly stuck on how nonsensical it all seemed, that such a patently absurd idea—magic beds!—could find its way to the most powerful person in the world.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
"Unfortunately, the tragedy Patrick has experienced has been compounded by patently false, defamatory and injurious public statements."
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
That belief is patently untrue, but more difficult to measure if filmmakers and studios refuse to take a real chance on their caped crusadettes.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
In an online tribute, Smashing Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan wrote: “Finally, the dang secret is out! Their place among the greats secure, their influence on the generations patently obvious.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
There was admiration in his face, an expression it was patently unused to.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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