flatly
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A visible part of the discourse about the Cornell Seven reveals how some have flatly rejected the possibility that Doe was assaulted, attacked her credibility and her appearance, and labeled the case as a “hoax.”
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026
When a reporter asked Mamdani about that this week, he replied flatly, “Jessica Tisch is the police commissioner. I have no plans to change that.”
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
Challenged by Allen that the bond markets had “slapped back”, Bessent flatly contradicted him: “No, it didn’t.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
“Nobody holding a position of trust with the United States government can accept emoluments, profits and benefits from foreign governments, and that is flatly prohibited under the United States Constitution,” Painter said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
“I don’t even know his real name,” Roy said flatly.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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