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as in honorably
in a manner befitting a person of the highest character and ideals
as commander of the Union army's first black regiment, Robert Gould Shaw died as greatly as he had lived
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
authorities have greatly increased the scope of their investigation of corruption in the mayor's office
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as in extremely
to a great degree
I'm not greatly bothered by this setback
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Recent Examples of greatly
Otherwise, prices for competing software greatly vary: Construct is $15.99 per month; GameMaker is a one-time, $99 purchase; and Stencyl is $99 per year.
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PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Its actions in Ukraine have greatly exacerbated the danger posed by these long-standing threats.
—William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Donald Trump is often criticized for misleading claims about the size of his rally crowds, greatly inflating the numbers of his supporters despite clear evidence to show otherwise.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
According to a survey by Deloitte, a third of employees reported that their work-life balance (or lack thereof) greatly contributed to their stress levels.
—Kent Ingle, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Its actions in Ukraine have greatly exacerbated the danger posed by these long-standing threats.
—William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Donald Trump is often criticized for misleading claims about the size of his rally crowds, greatly inflating the numbers of his supporters despite clear evidence to show otherwise.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
According to a survey by Deloitte, a third of employees reported that their work-life balance (or lack thereof) greatly contributed to their stress levels.
—Kent Ingle, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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And last month the board approved a contract for separate legal counsel from the county office — a move that is highly unusual for education offices, Fine said.Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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But though ruthlessly efficient at killing off some frog species, the fungus is highly vulnerable to heat: Temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius (about 85 degrees Fahrenheit) slow disease progression.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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Incumbent Carmen Montano and Councilmember Hon Lien are locked in an extremely close mayoral race in Milpitas.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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At first, the girls are only in danger of being forced to listen to one man’s extremely pretentious opinions about religion, philosophy, culture, and yes, pop music, which is terrifying in itself.Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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Post-wash, the texture is a little more relaxed and slightly wrinkled, though not terribly so.Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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From a chemical perspective, the extraction, synthesis, or compounding of those medications is not terribly technically difficult.Jorge Just, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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They should be distressed that this partisan tilt has grown much wider over the years.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
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Billionaires will be billionaires, but fact is Bezos has much further and deeper-reaching tentacles than Soon-Shiong, so his decision has greater implications.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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That gives us very little clarity as to who the Best New Artist front-runner is.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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ChromeOS is built around touch-screen input, so detachable and two-in-one form factors are very popular for Chromebooks.K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Less impact on SpaceX and X Musk’s other major business, SpaceX, likely wouldn’t have had significantly different relations with the federal government no matter who is elected.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Inflation has cooled significantly from its peak more than two years ago.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Buck Bedding Areas Buck bedding areas are incredibly productive spots throughout the early season, pre-rut, and late season.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The lineup is an incredibly solid mix of Latin music styles, ranging from regional Mexican to various kinds of pop.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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After looking utterly hopeless offensively for two months, UCLA has ground out three straight wins, riding a strong secondary and suddenly improved ground game into a trip to Washington this weekend.Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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These women have sometimes gone through decades of being made to feel utterly worthless.Simon Perry, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greatly. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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