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"Bipedalism is certainly a unique path for crocodile relatives to take, but it's a path well-trod by dinosaurs and later birds. It obviously worked for these animals."
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
To have a company that has lost more than $8.5 billion over the past three years potentially carry a valuation north of $1.5 trillion certainly defies typical valuation metrics.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
“Great leadership takes courage, and he certainly has a bunch of that.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
This week has certainly tested the ceasefire, which came into effect on 8 April and has now lasted considerably longer than the active phase of fighting which preceded it.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
“I can certainly call the agency and see if there’s any more information available,” he said.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing certainly
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ly
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"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, Chapters 4–6
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Novel Study: Barrio Boy, Parts 1–3
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