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surely

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


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The end depends only on whether we have the will to accomplish what is surely in our means.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Wall Street is surely hoping the next 50 will be just as special.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

An influx of artists, collectors and art fans will surely have an impact on an area that is already wary of gentrification and the rising cost of living that accompanies it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

A win against the world number 82 to send them on their way, surely?

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

But this is what I was thinking inside: While I surely hope you’re right, I have a very bad feeling about that place.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan