as in definitely
without any question
certainly, you can come to the party
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There were certainly times when Liverpool threatened — under Evans, under Gerard Houllier, under Rafa Benitez, even challenging for the Premier League title under Brendan Rodgers in the season Ferguson wrote those words (finishing second, two points behind Manchester City).
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
None of this is new information to anyone paying even a little bit of attention, and the filmmakers are certainly aware of the political reality the movie is being released in (even if the situation wasn’t quite so dire during production).
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
That has certainly contributed to the apparent increase in ASD prevalence overall.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
And if that's not enough, a hefty $650 discount certainly is.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
None of this is new information to anyone paying even a little bit of attention, and the filmmakers are certainly aware of the political reality the movie is being released in (even if the situation wasn’t quite so dire during production).
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
That has certainly contributed to the apparent increase in ASD prevalence overall.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
And if that's not enough, a hefty $650 discount certainly is.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
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One thing the Heat definitely can’t do is lose in the margins.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Watching that film with the context of this series definitely helps make Cassian's entire story feel complete.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
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These reefs may lack legal protections now, Hovland argued to his superiors, but once the public learned about them, regulations would surely follow.—
Christian Elliott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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And Ipswich’s relegation will surely be confirmed on Saturday away at Newcastle United.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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That sure seems like the king of all tells that the Wild aren’t going to wait for Buium to be an injury replacement or series momentum-shifter out of the bullpen a game or two in.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Get a first look at Feldman’s character below — Pete sure is happy about Kyle’s visit!—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
17 Apr. 2025
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Harvard’s refusal to comply with numerous demands from the U.S. Government reveals a fundamental principle too often forgotten in leadership circles: organizational integrity requires the courage of its leaders to clearly draw boundaries and defend them unequivocally.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Roach is, clearly, among fashion’s most powerful pedagogues.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The best is probably Jonathan Bullard, a decent run-stuffer who was a 17-game starter for Brian Flores’ Vikings defense last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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The data goes to show that many moms aren’t waiting around for their family, who is probably too dependent on her planning skills, to schedule a special dinner just for her.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
25 Apr. 2025
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Should OpenAI really launch a social-media website or hardware device, this lineage will become explicit.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2025
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To empower [children] in that way is really important.—
Ellen Sturm Niz,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Certainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainly. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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