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decidedly

[dih-sahy-did-lee] / dɪˈsaɪ dɪd li /


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Binface has characterized his Clacton campaign as “people vs. the establishment,” a framing that is no doubt irksome to Farage, who views himself decidedly as the people, not the establishment.

From Slate Aug. 12, 2026

Cox said that it may give some indication of the direction of travel but “the predictive qualities of the Big Mac Index are decidedly hit and miss.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

But Miles struggles futilely to stay at his desk, frequently escaping to explore Greensbury and to make the acquaintance of the town’s inhabitants, a decidedly quirky lot.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Saniyah Hall marks the third straight No. 1 overall prospect to sign with Gottlieb and USC, but she steps into a decidedly different scenario than the other two did.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

This arrangement, it will be perceived, was decidedly in my master’s favor.

From "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" by Frederick Douglass




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