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surely

[shoor-lee, shur-] / ˈʃʊər li, ˈʃɜr- /


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But they figured that “with further analysis and answering the FDA’s questions, it would surely be approved.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

On top of that, big players turn up in the big moments - and Erling Haaland will surely make a difference too.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

"There are surely planets out there. It's just that they are difficult to detect with current instruments," said co-author Jihad Touma, a physics professor at the American University of Beirut.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Sasaki will be upset, but the bullpen is surely a better option than an extended stay in Oklahoma City, where there are triple-A hitters whom he has already dominated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

But this is what I was thinking inside: While I surely hope you’re right, I have a very bad feeling about that place.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan