decisively
Example Sentences
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He fought determinedly for months but lost decisively in Congress.
From Slate • May 7, 2026
“We acted decisively to address pricing and costs in the face of rapid deterioration in macroeconomic conditions,” Bitzer said in a statement.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
While expressing skepticism about the proposal’s viability—noting that Santa Ana, a more Latino city, decisively rejected a similar measure in 2024—the article ultimately credits Soto-Martínez for approaching the issue carefully and thoughtfully.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The stock has broken decisively below a bearish head and shoulders formation and I think this can reach the mid $30s sometime in the second half.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Then, to Jane and Michael’s disappointment—they would dearly have liked some tropical fruit—she shook her head decisively and said, “East!”
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
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