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There’s no precedent for a state attorney general ignoring a federal judge’s order, certainly not in the Southern District of Florida.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
The crowd itself was certainly not inspiring, just 22,167 in a cavernous stadium set to host five more matches in this tournament and eight next summer.
—Alan Cole, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Cynthia arrives, followed by Phaedra, and last—but certainly not least—Brit.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 15 June 2025
And yet the recent history of Spurs shows that nothing is ever guaranteed, certainly not success.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
The crowd itself was certainly not inspiring, just 22,167 in a cavernous stadium set to host five more matches in this tournament and eight next summer.
—Alan Cole, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Cynthia arrives, followed by Phaedra, and last—but certainly not least—Brit.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 15 June 2025
And yet the recent history of Spurs shows that nothing is ever guaranteed, certainly not success.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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“Certainly not.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/certainly%20not. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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