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as in darkly
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as in somberly
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Adverb
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The pressure leading attorneys to rely more heavily on generative AI has already led to several high-profile mistakes.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025 -
The risk increases when applicants rely too heavily on AI without adding their unique perspective and experiences to differentiate themselves from other candidates using similar tools.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Some lived unhappily at the club, unable to maximise their talent or contribute to success.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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These checks on presidential powers have not only been heeded by the men in power, however unhappily, but have become part of case law.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2025
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“Bleakly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleakly. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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