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[sur-tn-lee] / ˈsɜr tn li /


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“As for my popularity, being your friend certainly has not helped,” she added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

It would certainly be true that those patients never made it inside the emergency room.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026

The buzz: With four points through two games, unbeaten Ghana is almost certainly through to the knockout rounds regardless of the result.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

"We will certainly miss her at Wimbledon and wish her all the best. We look forward to having her back with us whenever she feels ready to return."

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

“There certainly is a lot to see here,” Frances said.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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