authoritatively

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Qualley authoritatively states that she’s in charge of how and when she’ll be desired, becoming a subversive screen siren for a new, all-too-prudish age.

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2025

Besides an amiable server — who was visibly surprised to be asked any questions about the food, and answered less than authoritatively — it all felt beyond amiss.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2023

Spolin was bright and spoke authoritatively about their brother’s prospects.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2023

Under Bhatia’s direction, Bannon and Henlon authoritatively alternate between the private and public domains in which Kara and Cleo struggle to understand one another.

From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2023

"If somebody'll come here and sit with him!" he snapped authoritatively.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald