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utterly

[uht-er-lee] / ˈʌt ər li /


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The defendant has contended he did not realise that he had run over anyone -- a claim that another prosecutor, Marco Reinl, called utterly implausible.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

First Minister John Swinney, who served as Sturgeon's deputy in government throughout much of Murrell's offending, said he was "gutted and utterly devastated" following the latest court hearing.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Not because the story and characters were anything less than gripping —I was utterly transfixed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"First and foremost, we want her to know - and in years to come to see that we've told the world how brilliant she is and how utterly in awe we are of her."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

That pair hadn’t been brown or warm—they’d been cold, black, and utterly unfeeling.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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