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Example Sentences

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Janeites may be forgiven for overlooking, if not outright loathing, Mary Bennet from Austen’s sacred “Pride & Prejudice” text.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

Interviewed last week, Arias said Chait should be offered the job outright — that a search process was unnecessary.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Rather than granting you outright shares, options give you the right to purchase company stock at a specific, locked-in “strike price.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

Many disillusioned Cubans shrugged off the announcements as either too little too late or an outright "lie."

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

In a way, Koffi's refusal to cry was worse than if she’d just done so outright.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray