Sentence examples for but flatly from inspiring English sources

The network was politely, but flatly, turned down.

But flatly rejecting all of Ms. Marois's demands would only help cement her case against federalism.

He said he had decided on what to do, but flatly refused to tell her what that was.

Mr. Scott had the authority to extend registration but flatly refused, saying that Floridians had had plenty of time and shouldn't have waited until the last minute.

Lawrence told his story with boldly colored but flatly rendered panels, responding to modernist trends but focusing with anachronistic intensity on the story itself.

She describes herself culturally as "somewhere in the middle area," but flatly predicts that her children "will be more Dutch than me".

But Cox flatly rejected the compromise.

But Mr. Gore flatly said no, Mr. Meyer said.

But Robb flatly rejected the request.

But broadcasters flatly reject this assertion.

But to flatly declare the debate is over is misleading.