as in pretty
to some degree or extent
these newly acquired in-laws felt relatively comfortable at our family reunion
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Other voters and the poll worker confirmed that the voting process has been relatively fast and smooth at several polling sites on the west side of Milwaukee.
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Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
Premier League clubs are lining up to try and sign FC Barcelona breakthrough star Marc Casado - who has a relatively low $109 million (€100 million) release clause - according to Mundo Deportivo, which cited a report using anonymous sources.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
If the polls are accurate, then just a relatively small handful of votes could play a decisive role in who emerges victorious.
—Joe Edwards, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Although Trump, Harris and their most prominent endorsers have barnstormed Arizona in the final weeks of the race, the group of voters that was both likely to vote and up for grabs was relatively small.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
Premier League clubs are lining up to try and sign FC Barcelona breakthrough star Marc Casado - who has a relatively low $109 million (€100 million) release clause - according to Mundo Deportivo, which cited a report using anonymous sources.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
If the polls are accurate, then just a relatively small handful of votes could play a decisive role in who emerges victorious.
—Joe Edwards, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Although Trump, Harris and their most prominent endorsers have barnstormed Arizona in the final weeks of the race, the group of voters that was both likely to vote and up for grabs was relatively small.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Sorry, there’s no AGI or ASI right now, so the engagement process is still pretty much rooted in the hearts and minds of humans.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Glass-front cabinets are versatile enough to work with pretty much any kitchen style, ranging from traditional to farmhouse and contemporary, which adds to their timeless appeal.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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Where to Find Support Trauma recovery can look quite different from person to person.Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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Although fans mostly expressed excitement to try out her olive oil ice cream hack, not everyone is quite as loyal to the idea of a pickle and jalapeño juice cocktail.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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In November, Kevin sets tree stands low in mountain draws, often fairly close to houses, roads, and developments.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Tardive dyskinesia is a fairly common side effect for patients taking Zyprexa and Risperdal (risperidone).Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Director Naoyuki Itô obviously relishes classic world-building elements and oversees some rather astonishing visual set pieces.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Ramakrishnan pointed out that the rather small size of the shift could be because voters’ level of education ended up being a major factor in vote choice.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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This month, the designer will present his 120-piece collection at his new gallery in a somewhat unusual location, downtown’s Seaport neighborhood.Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024
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Coach Kyle Shanahan went in with the idea of limiting McCaffrey somewhat.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The city and Village merchants cannot thank them enough.Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The 16-inch display is large enough to view content without the need for a monitor, from spreadsheets to power points, and Windows 11 Home will streamline your user experience.Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Relatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatively. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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