surely

Example Sentences

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A child would surely be wonderful in many ways.

From Slate • Jul. 6, 2026

That Trumbull’s large rendition at the Capitol continues to draw such crowds would surely please Trumbull beyond measure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

Rice, however, surely offers too much in midfield, so right-back must be a non-starter.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

“It’s about staying more focused on that, and surely when you’re more confident in what you have to do, you perform better.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

If he could convince Molly to help him reason with Clara, surely he could convince her that allowing Ashmodai to tear into the fabric of this world would not end well for any of them.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny