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Meanings of categorically in English

Portuguese
categoricamente

In an unqualified manner.

categoricamente
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Examples for "flatly"
Examples for "flatly"
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Mexico has flatly refused, making the issue a point of national pride.
Reuters
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He said flatly, Such help as I could give you means nothing.
Foundation and Empire
3
We need to get this over and done with, Ryan said flatly.
Daniel's desire
4
I'm not going to get her involved in this, she said flatly.
To catch a thief
5
But suddenly her laughter broke flatly and she reined in the mare.
Adventure
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The EU competition enforcer can clear the deal unconditionally or demand concessions.
Reuters
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The issue is that Ireland hasn't unconditionally upheld this right, to date.
The Irish Times
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All 63 prisoners should be immediately and unconditionally released, Ms Robinson said.
Radio NZ
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Another group will receive the same benefits unconditionally, without sanctions or obligations.
The Guardian
5
Music is probably the only friend that will accept me absolutely, unconditionally.
Radio NZ
Usage of categorically in English
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Until recently Moscow had appeared to categorically reject new sanctions against Tehran.
Reuters
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Mr Nally wants to state categorically that they do not, it said.
The Irish Times
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These reports are categorically incorrect, Elliott said in a statement on Monday.
Reuters
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Does this mean the UK is categorically no longer following the science?
The Guardian
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We categorically deny this allegation, it said in a statement last month.
The Guardian
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The Syrian army and Russia have categorically denied involvement in the attack.
News.com.au
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The Arat Kur member state categorically refuses to comply with this directive.
Fire With Fire
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The solicitor, Mr Dominic Lloyd, said: I can categorically deny these allegations.
The Irish Times
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This is categorically not the case, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt told parliament.
Reuters
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He denies that, but has not categorically said he will step aside.
Reuters
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I'm not saying it's not there but I've categorically never seen it.
The Guardian
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I asked if I could enter his apartment, which he refused categorically.
Reuters
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Even if he'd asked for something simple, Eli was categorically against bullies.
The spirit rebellion: the legend of eli monpress: book 2
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But this week Mélenchon categorically ruled out standing down and joining forces.
The Guardian
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Prince Andrew has always categorically denied any wrongdoing and has condemned Epstein.
News.com.au
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Now, a judgment has found categorically they did stop paying the rent.
The Guardian
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Categorically through the time
Categorically across language varieties
Ireland
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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