with certainty

phrase

: in a certain or definite way
It is difficult to say with certainty which of the plays was written first.

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Ultimately, neither side could prove the answer with certainty, but according to TAPPS bylaws, the burden of proof falls on the member school or the athlete. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026 The agreement also offers employees the opportunity to leave their job with certainty and a financial runway, which could provide some stability in a tough job market. — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026 The owners couldn’t say with certainty what caused their balance to balloon. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 Nobody can tell them with certainty where rates, inflation, or the economy will be six months from now, including me. — Frank Sorrentino Iii, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for with certainty

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“With certainty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20certainty. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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