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Recent Examples of solidly
Spain remains solidly second on the international rankings.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
In the meantime, Gallagher will continue his fight to keep the 1st Congressional District red after Proposition 50 redistricting redrew its boundaries, adding portions of solidly democratic Mendocino and Sonoma counties and removing conservative Shasta and Sutter counties.
—Haley Parsley
june 10, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
The combative family dispute is playing out against the backdrop of MAGA politics in Ohio and has become an issue in Miller’s campaign for reelection in what has been considered a solidly Republican congressional seat.
—Pamela Brown, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
The three major averages finished solidly lower on Wednesday.
—Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Congressional District 9, held by Houston Democrat Al Green, and Congressional District 32, held by Farmers Branch Democrat Julie Johnson, in the solidly Republican column, per The Cook Political Report.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Say hello to the Audi Nuvolari, a titanium-colored stunner that puts Audi solidly back on the supercar map—and then some.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 4 June 2026
That puts Pittsburgh solidly in the area where seeing the Northern Lights will be possible.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Democrats have a nearly 15 percentage point voter registration advantage over Republicans under the new map, and the nonpartisan Cook Political Report now considers CA-27 a solidly Democratic district.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
In the meantime, Gallagher will continue his fight to keep the 1st Congressional District red after Proposition 50 redistricting redrew its boundaries, adding portions of solidly democratic Mendocino and Sonoma counties and removing conservative Shasta and Sutter counties.
—Haley Parsley
june 10, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
The combative family dispute is playing out against the backdrop of MAGA politics in Ohio and has become an issue in Miller’s campaign for reelection in what has been considered a solidly Republican congressional seat.
—Pamela Brown, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
The three major averages finished solidly lower on Wednesday.
—Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Congressional District 9, held by Houston Democrat Al Green, and Congressional District 32, held by Farmers Branch Democrat Julie Johnson, in the solidly Republican column, per The Cook Political Report.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Say hello to the Audi Nuvolari, a titanium-colored stunner that puts Audi solidly back on the supercar map—and then some.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 4 June 2026
That puts Pittsburgh solidly in the area where seeing the Northern Lights will be possible.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Democrats have a nearly 15 percentage point voter registration advantage over Republicans under the new map, and the nonpartisan Cook Political Report now considers CA-27 a solidly Democratic district.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidly
Adverb
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North Korea remains a close ally, rigidly committed to traditional communist tyranny.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Rudd’s natural air of genial tension, of neurosis without an edge, plays into his character’s rigidly disciplined but relentlessly upbeat domesticity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Even so, the council’s budget was soundly rejected at each of the five polling places as well as in the absentee ballot count.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
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The three-way race heated up earlier this year when Kiros soundly defeated DeGette in the Democrats’ Denver County assembly.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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Kemp, however, says his focus remains squarely on defeating Ossoff in November.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Boards and senior management are placed squarely in charge, responsible for aligning AI adoption with risk appetite and building the culture and skills required to sustain it.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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And the album’s title track is resolutely unwilling to choose a corner between deep, dark house and dubstep, like a Croydon Larry Heard.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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Turkey have, for the most part, resolutely stuck with the ‘thick band across the chest’ design for their shirts since… well, since the 1920s, which is quite a period of time.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Non-healthcare jobs in the industry, such as IT technicians and marketing specialists, are also growing steadily.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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After several years of steadily increasing demand in these service areas, Brier and Velzen have the context to share a few preliminary recommendations for leaders wanting an entry point for a quantum strategy.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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The few street names in Happy Haven were determinedly upbeat, with Christian undertones.—
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Wall Street has been determinedly upbeat about the war in Iran resolving in a relatively short window.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The friendship is there, emphatically.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Home plate umpire Dan Iassogna called a third strike, but Madrigal argued with the umpire, emphatically slapping his head.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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Some steadfastly believe Oakland would be better served by a council-manager model, including Councilmember Zac Unger — who failed to secure support from his colleagues for a competing proposal.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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The university is steadfastly committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for every member of our community.—
Adam Sabes , CB Cotton,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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“Solidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidly. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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