Example Sentences

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The basic instruction for golfers is to hit the ball solidly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

HBO has its eyes solidly on awards season with this month’s prestige-ey lineup.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Both stocks were up solidly Monday, after last week’s big losses.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

On Tuesday night, Lahmeyer, a 34-year-old who preaches in suits, announced that he was running to represent Tulsa’s solidly red district, which is currently held by Rep. Kevin Hern.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

It was hard to the touch and he knew that inside the embryo was solidly frozen.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson