as in definitely
without any question
certainly, you can come to the party
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So this conflict goes back more than four months, certainly back to October 2023, and in my view, knowing this history, since 1979, 47 years.
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NBC news, 21 June 2026
That, certainly, didn’t stop Jamon Coleman.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
As one of the world’s largest spirits conglomerates, the company certainly had access to some choice, well-aged stocks.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
This summer is certainly a fantastic time to visit Chi-Town.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
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NBC news, 21 June 2026
That, certainly, didn’t stop Jamon Coleman.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
As one of the world’s largest spirits conglomerates, the company certainly had access to some choice, well-aged stocks.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
This summer is certainly a fantastic time to visit Chi-Town.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
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Aidan Lee, 23, who is of Mexican and South Korean descent, definitely stuck out in his red South Korea jersey.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Yeah, the shape was definitely interesting—almost a new take on the low-profile sneaker, which has been sending everyone into a tizzy.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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And yet, the most gruesome naval battle in Westerosi history surely would have thrilled as a season finale.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Some of these Bay Area Shakira supporters had surely seen this show before, back when the Colombian pop star entertained some 33,000 music lovers on a chilly June night at Oracle Park in San Francisco in 2025.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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Well, the two came face-to-face at City Hall to conclude the team's championship parade, and there sure appeared to be some tension on stage.—
Ryan Morik OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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So sure, stuff hits the cutting room floor.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Madibo, though, did have his hands on his head, clearly distressed after seeing what occurred to Koné as players, coaches and medical staff surrounded the 24-year-old on the pitch.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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But something has clearly unraveled in recent days.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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And that probably includes the windows, too.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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If Claire wasn’t running in this, probably, like, sure, fine.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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Steve Toussaint said something really great.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Also, the experience of traveling with locals is something that really added to the experience.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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“Certainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainly. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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