flatly

Example Sentences

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That, of course, is not the same as "negotiations", which might explain why an Iranian military spokesman has flatly denied they are taking place.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

In particular, the insurers flatly denied in court that their agents had any “special relationship of trust and confidence” with their customers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

He declares flatly, “California was born in genocide,” which isn’t something you expect from someone likely to lean to the center.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Gates’ office flatly rejected the claims in a statement on Friday.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

Doli, still muttering angrily about his buzzing ears, rode last, as rear guard, although he flatly refused to make himself invisible no matter what the circumstances.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander