soundly
- a word derived from sound.
Example Sentences
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She was the party's nominee in 2014 but was soundly beaten by Collins.
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026
Paxton went on to soundly defeat Bush in a runoff.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
Unsurprisingly, James’s ideas were soundly rejected by the mainstream baseball establishment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The Bird Cage Theatre has stood inside Knott’s Berry Farm for 72 years — albeit not always soundly.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Had his horde been so soundly defeated that they had learned their lesson?
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
