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Definition of for certain

as in certainly

without any question We won't know for certain until the test results come back.

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Recent Examples of for certain Indeed, inflation has soared above 80%, with prices for certain food staples up 100%. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 That facility charges for certain types of meeting space, yet Mazariegos’ spending report initially showed no payments or in-kind donations for such costs, Rothstein said. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 The company’s Kisunla treatment received FDA approval in 2024 for certain patients with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. — Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 As women get older, health risks like bone loss and cognitive decline increase the need for certain vitamins and minerals. — Kirstyn Hill, HEALTH, 28 Aug. 2026 The Data Center Coalition claims Proposition 45, a ballot measure that would create new rules for certain building projects under the California Environmental Quality Act, does not apply to data centers. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Food and drink The inn's lobby doubles as a café that’s open to the public for certain hours of the day—enjoy a coffee and pastry on one of the front porch’s comfortable couches to start the day right. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 Reuters’ report highlights the challenges organizations face when analyzing the best uses for AI and determining when the technology is a better fit for certain tasks than employees. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 Like all dietary supplements, CoQ10 may cause side effects, drug interactions, and risks for certain populations. — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026

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