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categorically

[kat-i-gawr-ik-lee, -gor-] / ˌkæt ɪˈgɔr ɪk li, -ˈgɒr- /










ADVERB
unconditionally
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"Etihad categorically rejects any finding, conclusion or implication that suggests the airline has ever been involved in improper commercial arrangements," an Etihad spokesperson said in a statement.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

"Etihad categorically rejects any finding, conclusion or implication that suggests the airline has ever been involved in improper commercial arrangements," an Etihad spokesperson said in a statement released late Wednesday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the United Arab Emirates-based airline said it "categorically rejects any finding, conclusion or implication that suggests the airline has ever been involved in improper commercial arrangements".

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

The guidance also fails to clarify technical questions, such as whether ingredients used in a rare disease drug and in other products are categorically exempt.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

We work away silently, until I ask, “What about things that aren’t categorically mean but just unpleasant?”

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven




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