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categorical

[kat-i-gawr-i-kuhl, -gor-] / ˌkæt ɪˈgɔr ɪ kəl, -ˈgɒr- /


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"Kim's core message was a categorical rejection of reports of US-China discussions on North Korean denuclearisation as 'false information'", he said.

From Barron's Jun. 7, 2026

The campaign’s statement was followed hours later by a categorical denial from the congressman.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth employed even more categorical language.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 10, 2026

He said the committee was aware Royal Mail has previously denied it prioritises parcels, but it wanted "categorical assurance".

From BBC Feb. 17, 2026

The doctor, a great Jewish doctor, a prisoner like ourselves, was categorical: “We have to operate! If we wait, the toes and perhaps the leg will have to be amputated.”

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel




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