confidently
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a word derived from
confident.
Example Sentences
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“I don’t think it’ll go five rounds; I’ll finish it within the first three rounds,” he said confidently.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Vomiting occurred only in the deficient group, although the difference was small and was not statistically significant, meaning researchers could not confidently rule out chance as the explanation.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Having confidently announced the Premier League title was Liverpool's to lose last season, they then lost it quite spectacularly, resulting in manager Arne Slot's dismissal.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
"Things have really taken off," he said confidently.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Dicey headed confidently for the walkway, as if she had every right to be where she was, as if she had an important errand to run, as if she knew just where she was going.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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