as in certainly
without any question
that is definitely the kind of dog we're looking to adopt
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Freeing Experts For Client Collaboration And Creativity AI has definitely flattened the pyramid.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
And this is one baking project the kids will definitely be able to help out with.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
In another video, the 39-year-old Kiwi and 46-year-old Ukrainian busted out some of their famous moves on the grass to christen the house, and seem definitely OK with the decision to relocate.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Jacquemus, the only show outside either city, took place in Corsica, and definitely counts as a French entry.
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Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
And this is one baking project the kids will definitely be able to help out with.
—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
In another video, the 39-year-old Kiwi and 46-year-old Ukrainian busted out some of their famous moves on the grass to christen the house, and seem definitely OK with the decision to relocate.
—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Jacquemus, the only show outside either city, took place in Corsica, and definitely counts as a French entry.
—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
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Adverb
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Sometimes, were stymied because the conduct is based, the servers are based, outside of certainly Manhattan, but in many instances outside the United States.
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The fact that my son and his girlfriend live in Kansas City certainly helped spark our newfound fascination.
Adverb
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The legendary Modrić surely just played his last World Cup match and perhaps his final international game for Croatia.
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The former Crystal Palace right-back has never played in the second-tier Championship but keeping him this summer would surely benefit the club’s push for instant promotion back to the top flight.
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If anything, the future Hall of Famer sure appeared to enjoy his time back home, which was a major reason why Leonard initially turned down a royal life in Canada to play for Southern California’s other team.
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Before that can happen, though, the Panthers still need to get through the second day of the draft — one that they will for sure be involved in.
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These episodes have been triggered by intense heat domes — stubborn areas of high pressure that lock hot air in place — and are clearly supercharged by global warming, experts say.
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Offensive players There are high expectations on junior running back Dylan Riley in 2026, and EA clearly agrees with his talent.
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The long-term health effects of the fire and its smoke probably won’t be known unless researchers conduct a follow-up study, said Eisenman of UCLA.
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Chan says the trend probably isn't for daters who have a problem overworking in their relationships.
Adverb
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This conversation happens right before the crew takes the guests on what looks like a really cool oyster farm tour.
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Tried and tested professionals to really help maintain a high standard.
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“Definitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitely. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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