surely

Example Sentences

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Ms. Sneff writes that “they surely numbered in the hundreds.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

And he’d surely like you to forget about it, too — or, well, most of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Her parents and friends all knew she was working on the mountain— news of the explosions would surely travel fast, and she didn’t want anyone to worry.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone