credibly
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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“Neither of them can move credibly that far to the middle,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
“San Francisco’s economy cannot credibly be described as being in a downward spiral at the moment,” the office wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
So leaders have more trouble either credibly threatening bad members to resign or dissuading other members from taking justice into their own hands.
From Slate ● Apr. 16, 2026
It could not be credibly disputed on the basis of the statistics if he draws level with or eclipses Vardon.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
He had been showered, I was credibly informed, with about two pails of cold water.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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