Example Sentences

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But, he added declaratively, “I don’t see that as a problem.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

Jackson declaratively sounded that warning before Trump won the presidential election in 2016, days after the audio of the “Access Hollywood” tape leaked.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2024

Ms. Collins added her voice to that chorus — but even more declaratively, making it clear that she would at this point support slowing to rate adjustments of 25 basis points, or a quarter point.

From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2023

So for her to make a declaratively personal album feels like her performing-artist side claiming wider territory.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2020

No, someone just declaratively calls you their bestie, which imbues that much more ambiguity in the “ie.”

From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2018