as in somewhat
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Adverb
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But the prolific writer-director’s latest provides an illustration of how the genre became somewhat fossilized via formulaic writing and overexposure even before 1950s television began churning out Western content in bulk.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Brother handles this somewhat differently than other manufacturers.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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But if Trump lowers them through negotiations relatively quickly, the worst-case scenario can be avoided.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Eventually, the relatively small investment saw a huge spike in value.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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So there’s a mutual agreement between the two, or mutual benefits, that are quite tolerable—or even pleasurable.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Turquoise waters and swaying palms, gentle breezes and sunset cocktails—few places on Earth inspire tranquility quite like the Caribbean. From Aruba to Antigua, Belize to the Bahamas, the region has an irresistible charm that has drawn tourists and escape-seekers for decades.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Today’s average difficulty is 4.5 guesses out of 6, or moderately challenging.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The lens has a moderately wide angle of view (about the same as a 35mm full-frame prime) and two manual focus zones, one for close-up with an 11.8-inch (0.3m) focal distance and a second for subjects further away from the camera.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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These strips are pretty comfortable to wear as well, not overly stiff and easy to manipulate around your nose and tuck into crevices.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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But he’s displayed some pretty serious character in the past month.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Most players would gladly accept his 2025 record, no questions asked, yet his seven-win 2024 season make this year seems rather ordinary.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
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Some experts believe that satisfaction in this context may not indicate happiness but rather resilience and adaptation.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Fragmentarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragmentarily. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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