roundly

Example Sentences

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Although lower courts roundly rejected these claims, the Supreme Court appeared to buy them.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

The roster the U.S. chose to bring to Italy was roundly criticized in the weeks leading up to the Olympics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Yet even as the coach was roundly criticized for his handling of the situation, UCLA’s players were insistent that Cronin still had their backs.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Thursday's update has been roundly welcomed by head teachers' unions.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

By now Lord Fredrick had grudgingly agreed to meet the soothsayer, for he had been roundly scolded by his wife.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood