absolutely not

Example Sentences

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For one thing, the state will absolutely not budge.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

At his Senate confirmation hearing, Warsh insisted that he would "absolutely not" be a puppet for the president.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Evans added: "My message to anyone even considering getting involved in this type of activity is this: the stakes are high and it is absolutely not worth the risk."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“This is something that would have absolutely not been doable two years ago,” Bidgoli added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

He was absolutely not supposed to do it this way.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu