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[sur-tn-lee] / ˈsɜr tn li /


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So far, Kenya has seen no reported Ebola cases, and the population would certainly like to keep it that way.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

“Martin Mull’s work as an artist will certainly be his primary legacy,” Martin said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“I think the fact that we made an album out of that, the fact that the event was documented required some inclusion, certainly, in the story,” Thayil tells Salon.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Throughout its history, Apple has done more innovating than inventing, and that’s the case here: The concept of conversational AI isn’t new—but this implementation certainly will be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“You could certainly bring up your ideas with the lead teachers if you have some,” Dad tells Celia, even though the conversation has long since departed that station.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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