as in pretty
to some degree or extent
those sheets are kind of new, so use something else to cover the floor while painting
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But, at this point, that’s pretty low on the list of priorities for him.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025 -
And Laurie pretty much tells her all of that, much to Kate’s horror.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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By assessing areas that are densely populated but relatively underserved by current franchises, this analysis aims to identify the most promising locations for future NBA expansion.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Only the long, treeless ridges where vicious winds blow remain relatively free of deep drifts.—
Ray Alt,
Outdoor Life,
27 Mar. 2025
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This isn’t quite the same thing, because Pornchai isn’t the heir to a family fortune and intends for a more straightforward partnership.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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The exchange was no great drama, instead reflecting that the margins were quite fine between the two Ferraris.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Lucas Giolito, Brayan Bello, and Kutter Crawford are opening the year on the IL, a rather rough introduction for a rotation that is high on upside and low on durability.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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In the webtoon, Su-ho is not a skilled fighter, but rather good at tests.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The Nets scored consistently enough throughout the second half to cut a 21-point Boston lead to 3 two minutes into the period, but Porziņģis responded with 10 straight Celtics points.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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People don't see anything big enough out there to get us out of that rut.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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There is no verification, but raiding parties are fairly regular.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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The temperate climes and moderate humidity of the area make for a fairly gentle aging process, which in this case produces a nice balance between the natural flavor of the whisky and the influences of the cask and the wine.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Nathan Howard | Reuters Fed Chair Powell said the central bank’s forecasts for less economic growth and higher inflation in 2025 somewhat offset each other, explaining the fact that the forecast for rate cuts this year stayed at two.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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To say Maggie has had a somewhat rocky relationship with the man who murdered her hubby would be putting it mildly, but the two have found times to work together when necessary.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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