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surely

[shoor-lee, shur-] / ˈʃʊər li, ˈʃɜr- /


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At times, it’s a discombobulating experience, and the film would surely benefit from giving its ideas more space to breathe.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

It is also another sign of what is surely England and Tuchel's biggest fear – how can they cope should misfortune befall all-time record goalscorer Kane?

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear” “Jean Smart is surely set to be awarded one last time for her great performance in ‘Hacks.’

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

They will surely find other things of interest, such as plans to launch a payment app on X.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Paraphrasing is a useful timesaver, as it is not always convenient to stop and look up a quotation when making a point, especially if the situation is urgent, as this one surely was.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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