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Malley should never have been in the vicinity of Foggy Bottom in the first place, and certainly not overseeing U.S. policy toward the Iranian terror state in the years leading up to the October 7 massacre.
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The Editors, National Review, 13 May 2024
His act is most certainly not for everyone, but Jeselnik’s wit is as sharp as ever — and the gothic 1920s decor felt appropriate after a while.—Josh Chesler
Irene Tu, Improv Lab, May 10, 9:45 p.m.
—Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024
The rep of the Vantage, and that of Aston in general, is certainly not there yet.
—Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 12 May 2024
But that was certainly not the case Friday, as Edwards looked somewhat lifeless, which set the tone for Minnesota in its blowout defeat at Target Center.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 11 May 2024
No one has the right to disrupt campus operations materially, nor to threaten or intimidate students, nor to damage and destroy property—not students, nor faculty, and certainly not outsiders to the universities.
—Gil Mandelzis, Fortune, 4 May 2024
Last but certainly not least, Hardison arrived in a black sparkling pleated jacket with a long train, red and green pants, and a matching headdress.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 2 May 2024
For the director, not being able to leave his country is certainly not a novelty.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 May 2024
Nude cruises aren’t new and certainly not for everyone.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
The Editors, National Review, 13 May 2024
His act is most certainly not for everyone, but Jeselnik’s wit is as sharp as ever — and the gothic 1920s decor felt appropriate after a while.—Josh Chesler
Irene Tu, Improv Lab, May 10, 9:45 p.m.
—Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024
The rep of the Vantage, and that of Aston in general, is certainly not there yet.
—Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 12 May 2024
But that was certainly not the case Friday, as Edwards looked somewhat lifeless, which set the tone for Minnesota in its blowout defeat at Target Center.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 11 May 2024
No one has the right to disrupt campus operations materially, nor to threaten or intimidate students, nor to damage and destroy property—not students, nor faculty, and certainly not outsiders to the universities.
—Gil Mandelzis, Fortune, 4 May 2024
Last but certainly not least, Hardison arrived in a black sparkling pleated jacket with a long train, red and green pants, and a matching headdress.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 2 May 2024
For the director, not being able to leave his country is certainly not a novelty.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 May 2024
Nude cruises aren’t new and certainly not for everyone.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
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“Certainly not.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/certainly%20not. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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