decidedly

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The British prevailed but lost decidedly to the kingdom of Mysore in two major battles at Pollilur.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

But their fraught relationship will decidedly keep you nervous, so score one for multilayered storytelling.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Kevin Warsh’s address was terse following his first Fed meeting as chair, but his messaging carried decidedly hawkish undertones, fueling bets that the central bank may raise interest rates later this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Here, the ratio tips decidedly toward olive oil.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026

Swooping down upon him with sharp talons thrusting out was a large bird covered mainly in white feathers except for its back, which was decidedly black.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el