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as in extremely
to a great degree
though she didn't win, she was highly satisfied with her personal results for the marathon
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as in greatly
to a large extent or degree
that is highly different from your first idea for a family vacation
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Recent Examples of highly
Childish Literature, in contrast, is a highly curious book.
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Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Since those happier days when Williams was ready to take charge of a highly touted defense, general manager Joe Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh were fired.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
And for a woman who also spends a good chunk of her time living out of a suitcase, that translates into a highly refined capsule wardrobe.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
My first, and yes, highly important, finding was that the bag is indeed beautiful (its appearance alone makes the Amtrak Northeast Regional feel a bit more Orient Express).
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Since those happier days when Williams was ready to take charge of a highly touted defense, general manager Joe Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh were fired.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
And for a woman who also spends a good chunk of her time living out of a suitcase, that translates into a highly refined capsule wardrobe.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
My first, and yes, highly important, finding was that the bag is indeed beautiful (its appearance alone makes the Amtrak Northeast Regional feel a bit more Orient Express).
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, winning the MVP award is extremely important to him.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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The mold company's report also concluded that the Wright's apartment was uninhabitable and that the Wright's belongings needed to be replaced due to extremely high levels of mold, the lawsuit said.Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
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Everyone who had the good fortune to know Lee Edwards will long remember and greatly miss the conservative movement’s memory bank.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 21 Dec. 2024
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The vestibular movements were what was greatly affected.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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It’s got different variations, going from the really rocky stuff to the nice acoustic sound to the very psychedelic sound.Liza Lentini, SPIN, 27 Dec. 2024
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Now very few people remain who aren’t wearing Ukrainian army uniforms.David Axe, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Indiana trailed Notre Dame by a score of 17-3 in an utterly dominant first half from the Fighting Irish.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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As of this writing, two months past Robert Caro’s 88th birthday, the fifth and concluding volume of this magisterial, utterly necessary biography is still unpublished.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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Philosophy’s Falling in Love paired with Retrospect creates this incredibly romantic blend – the way Falling in Love’s vanilla-blackberry notes mingle with Retrospect’s sophisticated musk creates this gorgeously intimate skin scent that feels like a warm embrace.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Our thoughts remain with Dr Burns and her family during this incredibly difficult time.Becca Longmire, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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All, that is, except the lamb, which was only a baby itself and still terribly afraid.Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Carissa may not travel terribly far in the course of the film, but her awareness of her existing world expands considerably, which makes for a more delicately stirring arc than expected in a coming-of-age tale of this variety.Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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The legislation also directs resources towards a more confrontational approach to China, including establishing a fund that could be used to send military resources to Taiwan in much the same way that the U.S. has backed Ukraine.CBS News, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, Amazon canceled the series after one season, much to the dismay of fans, including George R.R. Martin.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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These races will feature top sponsors such as Sun Drop and Bass Pro Shops, alongside potential additional appearances from Budweiser, too.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Even the differentiation of trusted and unknown senders is too basic.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Highly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highly. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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