surely

Example Sentences

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Surely this is as good as it gets, they must have figured.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Surely such a fundamental item should be fitted correctly?

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“This is not a hospital in the middle of nowhere,” Duane said, “This is the hospital where she works. Surely I can convince them that providing the standard of care is legal.”

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Surely, a contemplative mode would have been more becoming.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“Young man! I am in urgent need of transportation. The safety of three small children is in question. Surely you could lend me your vehicle a short while, for their sake?”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood