as in inherently
by natural character or ability
she appeared to be congenitally incapable of telling the truth
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fundamentally
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As always with great new restaurants these days, getting a table is a bit of an investment, though Bánh Anh Em takes the fundamentally democratic approach of allowing no reservations at all.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025 -
Geopolitical Calculations and Rival Responses The corridor's success would fundamentally alter regional power dynamics, explaining why rival powers are recalibrating their strategies.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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“Congenitally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congenitally. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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