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categorically

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










ADVERB
unconditionally
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“I can categorically tell you that they’re not.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

“Any allegation DHS and ICE are attempting to ‘squash’ free speech is categorically FALSE,” the spokesperson said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

The first-half display was arguably the best since the Spaniard took charge, but the second was categorically their worst as they conceded four times without reply inside 25 minutes.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

“Allegations that DHS law enforcement engages in ‘racial profiling’ are disgusting, reckless, and categorically FALSE,” the spokesperson wrote.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

In life Allan Gindi was always inserting himself into things that categorically weren’t his business.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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