outright

Example Sentences

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The central bank is scheduled to conduct outright purchases across several sectors of Japan’s government bond market, including 1-3 year, 10-25 year and inflation-linked bonds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

This compound, called guanidinoethylbenzylamino imidazopyridine acetate, works by preventing the growth of bacteria like Porphyromonas gingivalis rather than killing them outright.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Pre-election surveys show no candidate polling above 15 percent, far short of the 50 percent needed to win outright.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Let’s proceed on the basis that you own your home outright.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

“That seems foolish,” I say, to avoid refusing the invitation outright.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black