emphatically
Britishadverb
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with emphasis or force
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definitely or unquestionably
Example Sentences
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The change was emphatically backed by the Rugby Football Union's Council, with 51 votes in favour of switching away from a traditional promotion and relegation mechanism and only four against.
From BBC
The Canberra-based side emphatically crushed the defending champions Canterbury Crusaders 50–24 last week to end a losing streak in the New Zealand city that stretched 12 games.
From Barron's
“I can show you a drawing of a creature that quite resembles you, and beneath the drawing it states emphatically that you are a polar bear.”
From Literature
The Cleveland Cavaliers emphatically got back to winning ways Tuesday, coasting to a 109-94 victory over the New York Knicks as their recent star signing James Harden scored 20 points.
From Barron's
"Motherwell win emphatically, Hearts win as well and that applies pressure," Stewart said.
From BBC
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