state flatly

Frequency: 7.51.3 per million words

to say or write something, especially clearly and carefully

flatlyverb + flatly

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Examples (10)

  • The witness stated flatly that he saw the defendant at the scene.
  • She stated flatly that she would not accept the offer.
  • The CEO stated flatly that there would be no layoffs this year.
  • He stated flatly that the rumors were completely false.
  • The doctor stated flatly that the patient needed immediate surgery.
  • The politician stated flatly that he had never received any bribes.
  • She stated flatly that the project deadline could not be extended.
  • The judge stated flatly that the evidence was inadmissible.
  • He stated flatly that he disagreed with the committee's decision.
  • The spokesperson stated flatly that the company had no knowledge of the incident.