definitively
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"It's too soon to say definitively that specific changes to diet will extend your life. But this research offers an early indication of the potential benefits of dietary changes later in life," said Dr. Andrews.
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
They also noted that definitively proving who made these trades, and whether or not they were inspired by insider knowledge, would be difficult.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Diplomats said Budapest was given 24 hours to sign off definitively as it waits for Russian oil to arrive through the Druzhba pipeline after Kyiv said operations had restarted.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
When asked whether the outbreak had been contained, Dr Anjan Ghosh, of Kent County Council, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme they were "not in a position yet to say that definitively".
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
“My parents love you,” she says matter-of-factly, definitively, just as she says everything else.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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