flatly declare

Frequency: 5.22.8 per million words

To declare something in a direct and firm way that is not open to discussion.

declareADVERB + declare

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flatly

Examples (10)

  • He flatly declared his innocence, leaving no room for doubt.
  • "I will not compromise on this issue," the senator flatly declared.
  • The company's spokesperson flatly declared that all allegations were baseless.
  • She has flatly declared her intention to never work with him again.
  • The witness flatly declared under oath that she had never seen the man before.
  • Despite mounting pressure, the prime minister flatly declared he would not change his stance.
  • When questioned, the suspect simply and flatly declared he was at home that night.
  • The union leader will likely flatly declare the management's offer unacceptable.
  • He wrote a letter to the editor flatly declaring his opposition to the new development.
  • The judge flatly declared the evidence inadmissible in court.