roundly

Example Sentences

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Although lower courts roundly rejected these claims, the Supreme Court appeared to buy them.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

But instead of being applauded for my effort, I was roundly shamed by my friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The county commissioned a review of its evacuation system during the fire, but it was roundly criticized for not exposing what or who was responsible for the failures.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

She told MSPs: "I have had no involvement in this case and any suggestion that I am corrupt or my position is compromised I roundly reject."

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

I fanned my face a little faster and resisted the urge to smack these blithering cretins roundly on their hot heads.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan