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Subject:	Re: Brood Effect
From:	Allen Dick <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:14:25 -0500
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> is the phrase "decidedly humble" an oxymoron? If one "decides" to be humble....

"Decidedly" means "undoubtedly; undeniably",  as in "he looked decidedly uncomfortable"

Similar meaning: distinctly, clearly, markedly, obviously. noticeably, unmistakably...

No decision involved. 

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