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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
we are in fact utterly out of ideas
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
was utterly overwhelmed by the demands on her time
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Recent Examples of utterly
Verdict: If the movie is even half as chilling as the utterly terrifying teaser trailer, then these zombies will scare up some tasty box office.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
In a March vice-presidential draft, I was utterly convinced that Trump would pick South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as his running mate.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 2 Jan. 2025
The whole concept is utterly confounding and completely anathema to the ethos of the show.
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2025
They were utterly blown away by a rampant Crystal Palace side who put four goals past them.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
In a March vice-presidential draft, I was utterly convinced that Trump would pick South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as his running mate.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 2 Jan. 2025
The whole concept is utterly confounding and completely anathema to the ethos of the show.
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2025
They were utterly blown away by a rampant Crystal Palace side who put four goals past them.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Fertilizers applied just before a downpour are highly susceptible to runoff, and the nutrients will likely be carried away before benefiting plants.Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
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This picture helps companies like ours craft personalized, highly relevant entertainment experiences, as well as advertising with the potential to not only land in front of the right audience but to further enhance the entertainment experience by appearing in the right context on the right device.Jon Kirchner, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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This couldn’t have been a film if it was totally controlled by a brand.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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Meaning, no water source, no matter how remote, can be guaranteed to be pristine or totally uncontaminated.Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Jan. 2025
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Its openness to other countries also greatly increased, with China now allowing citizens from 58 destinations to visit visa-free — half of which were added in the past year — according to the Henley Openness Index.Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sala’s liberation marked a major diplomatic and political victory for Meloni, whose recent visit to President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago retreat greatly enhanced her stature internationally at a time when Italy was negotiating Sala’s release.Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Kulak has gone from someone who wasn’t comfortable enough playing the right side during the playoffs to managing there quite well.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Spain’s Canary Islands doubles for Nice quite well, and the cinematography from Terry Stacey fills the bill.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Some provide a combination of meal kits and fully prepared dishes that don’t require any meal prep.Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
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It’s made with premium memory foam and has a unique 360-degree, ergonomic design that fully aligns with your neck and spine, offering unparalleled support.Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
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There is, nevertheless, another way to secure our vital security interests in the vast island nation that is much more realistic: signing a Compact of Free Association (COFA).Henry Olsen, National Review, 11 Jan. 2025
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While replacing a window may be more expensive up front than a temporary solution, modern windows are much more energy efficient than older ones, saving you money (and effort) in the long run.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles wholly remade itself in the first year of Jim Harbaugh’s tenure.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Biden carried a top-handle black purse, wore a set of statement earrings and a pair black sunglasses to wholly complete her attire for the brisk Washington, D.C. weather.Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
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Sour cream in the pudding layers helps tame the sweetness of the dessert, for a perfectly balanced custard with just the right amount of tang.Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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They're based in Edinburgh, and their green colors would pair perfectly with Glenfiddich and Aston Martin.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Utterly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterly. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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