as in pretty
to some degree or extent
you've been acting sort of funny all week
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Adverb
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And Laurie pretty much tells her all of that, much to Kate’s horror.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025 -
But, at this point, that’s pretty low on the list of priorities for him.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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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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Since welcoming Jack in August 2024, the couple has kept his life relatively private, sharing only a few glimpses of their growing family.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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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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The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Starting pitching that was just good enough, with two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell limiting damage in a five-inning, two-run debut with the team.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 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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Given the significant amount of uncertainty, a rather brief statement by the Chancellor was not unexpected.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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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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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
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
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“Sort of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sort%20of. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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