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Example Sentences
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That’s industry consensus—few expect quantum computers to outright replace classical machines.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“Real wage growth is slowing, real wages are falling outright in some countries,” said Claus Vistesen, chief eurozone economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
In Los Angeles, a mayoral candidate who gets 50% or more votes wins the election outright.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Unified school board member Rocío Rivas looked to be coasting to outright victories.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Volpe considered many of his classmates to be mean-spirited and some to be outright dangerous.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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