as in definitely
without any question
certainly, you can come to the party
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It’s certainly had a smoother road than 1985’s Return to Oz.
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Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
That’s also up from the 5.1M who tuned in to last season’s semifinals, which is certainly a win for the series, which returned to ABC last year after a one-season exclusive run on Disney+.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
In a global semiconductor market expected to be worth $700 billion next year, the company’s investors are certainly excited.
—David Prosser, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
In the immediate aftermath of a major assassination, groups certainly can experience communications breakdowns, confusion, grief, and paranoia.
—Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
That’s also up from the 5.1M who tuned in to last season’s semifinals, which is certainly a win for the series, which returned to ABC last year after a one-season exclusive run on Disney+.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
In a global semiconductor market expected to be worth $700 billion next year, the company’s investors are certainly excited.
—David Prosser, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
In the immediate aftermath of a major assassination, groups certainly can experience communications breakdowns, confusion, grief, and paranoia.
—Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Neil Mockford The Men of the Year awards isn't technically a part of Kidman's Babygirl press tour, but this outfit was definitely bringing the film's BDSM vibes.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
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But then also, definitely the trans landscape, the bills that were being introduced to all the legislation around the country, started to creep on up on me.Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
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The chance to win some viral fame or even just positive online attention is surely part of it, but those returns are diminishing.Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
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If there’s a property to whet buyers’ appetites, this is surely it.Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Again, this could all be part of an edit, but Hannah sure gave them a lot of material.Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 31 Oct. 2024
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For a star who hasn't actually said anything definitive about his sexuality, countless social media posts sure like talking about it with no evidence.David Oliver, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Your boyfriend clearly does not know how to process his feelings, including the grief of losing a child.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Yet, nothing exemplifies Trump’s fascination with autocrats more clearly than his bromance with Orbán, who has transformed Hungarian democracy into one-man rule.Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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Mount a Sturdy Bag Dispenser If you’re obsessed with home organization, this plastic bag storage solution will probably be your favorite.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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Some legal experts have said that a higher court would probably block a sentencing if Merchan were to order one between now and Trump's inauguration.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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One example is a really old buck that barely participates in the rut.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
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Vice President Harris and Governor Waltz really just became a ticket.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Certainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainly. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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