In a sentence
Six example sentences with positive, each labelled with its topic.
The witness was positive about the license plate, repeating all six characters without hesitation under an hour of questioning.
Law
The client gave a positive answer within a day, approving the glass stair and the budget that came with it.
Architecture
The board wanted a positive commitment, not a maybe, before releasing funds for the second phase of the port.
Economics
The referee was positive the shooter's foot was on the line, and the replay backed him up within seconds.
Basketball
The supplier gave a positive reply to the new terms by lunchtime, and the contract was signed that same afternoon.
Business
The guide was positive the pass would be open by noon, and the snowplow came through exactly as she had said.
Travel
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