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outright

[out-rahyt, out-rahyt, -rahyt] / ˈaʊtˌraɪt, ˈaʊtˈraɪt, -ˌraɪt /


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The risk now is of a long, attritional permacrisis that will lurch in and out of outright conflict.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

State legislators are now pushing to go further, introducing two new bills that would ban the practice outright while preserving loyalty programs and coupons, as well as discounts for veterans and seniors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Unified school board member Rocío Rivas looked to be coasting to outright victories.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

He posited that the company may opt to outright purchase a carrier or a mobile virtual network operator, or MVNO, which is a provider with an arrangement to leverage another company’s capacity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The Nazi Party used propaganda, which was a powerful weapon, allowing them to twist the truth or outright lie to support their agenda.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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