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The single debuts at No. 1 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100, which can be thought of as essentially a 25-spot extension of the main ranking.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The Lions clinched a playoff berth with the victory – the first NFC team to secure a postseason spot – and essentially eliminated the division-rival Packers from NFC North title contention.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Marvel Spider-Man Real Webs Ultimate Web Blaster Instead of shooting what was essentially Silly String like the older models, this new Spider-Man Web Blaster uses a fluid that creates more realistic-looking webs.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
It should be noted that two games this weekend feature five-win teams - Virginia vs. Virginia Tech and Eastern Michigan vs. Western Michigan, so there are essentially 79 bowl-eligible teams at this point.
—Erik Buchinger, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The Lions clinched a playoff berth with the victory – the first NFC team to secure a postseason spot – and essentially eliminated the division-rival Packers from NFC North title contention.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Marvel Spider-Man Real Webs Ultimate Web Blaster Instead of shooting what was essentially Silly String like the older models, this new Spider-Man Web Blaster uses a fluid that creates more realistic-looking webs.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
It should be noted that two games this weekend feature five-win teams - Virginia vs. Virginia Tech and Eastern Michigan vs. Western Michigan, so there are essentially 79 bowl-eligible teams at this point.
—Erik Buchinger, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Essentially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essentially. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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