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surely

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


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A child would surely be wonderful in many ways.

From Slate • Jul. 6, 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

The crown jewel of the property is surely the chef’s kitchen, described in the listing as “the heart of the home.”

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

John Bennett: Slowly but surely you could tell that the World Cup was capturing the imagination in New York.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

We quickly gave them all the news they needed, knowing Mr. Drysdale was surely preparing for his meeting at the bank.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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