beyond a shadow of a doubt

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From shadow of a doubt.

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beyond a shadow of a doubt

  1. Without any doubt or hesitation at all.
    I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that my sister would want to go to the concert.
    • 1945 April 16, Harry S. Truman, 10:06 from the start, in MP72-20 President Roosevelt’s Funeral and Procession; Truman – New President of U.S.[1], Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives Identifier: 595162:
      So that there can be no possible misunderstanding, both Germany and Japan can be certain beyond any shadow of a doubt that America will continue to fight for freedom until no vestige of resistance remains. Our demand has been and it remains unconditional surrender.

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