as in extremely
to a great degree
a most careful driver, especially in bad weather
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
the cost of most everything is higher nowadays
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as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the player with the most ability on the tennis team
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
His prominent film projects include 2008's Frost/Nixon and the 2017 and 2021 versions of Justice League, the latter of which remains his most recent onscreen credit.
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Jonathon Dornbush,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Colombia scored the second-most goals in South American qualifying (28), trailing only Argentina.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
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Adverb
Instead of looking only for escapements or technical innovation, Newman encourages appreciation of cases, dials, proportions, engraving, and overall design—the same qualities that define today’s most desirable independent watches.
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
His prominent film projects include 2008's Frost/Nixon and the 2017 and 2021 versions of Justice League, the latter of which remains his most recent onscreen credit.
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Jonathon Dornbush,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Adjective
In France, which endured its hottest day on record Wednesday, at least 55 people — most of them young— drowned over the last 10 days, according to a goverment official.
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Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Colombia scored the second-most goals in South American qualifying (28), trailing only Argentina.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
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That restraint also challenges the idea that sauvignon blanc must be extremely aromatic to be recognizable.
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Superconductors can carry electricity with zero resistance, but only at extremely low temperatures.
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Roberts doffed his cap in gratitude for a spirited postgame ovation from the fans here, almost all of them Dodgers fans.
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An index tracking semiconductor stocks has surged almost 88% since March, its best quarterly performance on record, according to FactSet data that goes back until to 1994.
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Using strobes and a long exposure time to allow the maximum amount of available light to hit his lens, Cooley snags about 50 shots of the 20-foot-tall tree, which stands vigil over a street where nearly all the homes burned.
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Pair it with heeled ballet flats and a raffia tote for maximum summer nonchalance.
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Despite consuming mass quantities of high-calorie foods during competition season, most professional competitive eaters are very lean.
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Music icon Taylor Swift and football star Travis Kelce, who announced their engagement in August 2025, are anticipated to tie the knot very soon.
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
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As night falls, the doors open and the nearly 5,000 attendees walk in.
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So why did Ryan bother with Hunter (Jeremy Blewitt) when Naim was his utmost desire?
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Hospital staff were amazing and did the utmost to help, but ultimately nothing could be done despite their best efforts.
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Designers of these technologies have to be sensitive to the fact that consumers will invite these tools into their personal lives and homes, meaning that privacy and the scope of what will be collected must be incredibly strict.
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Doing both puts a lot of stress on the brain when temperatures rise, and some people are incredibly sensitive to it.
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While there are a few unspoken rules for the main course—most people stick to the classic protein, starch, and vegetable combo—appetizers can be practically anything.
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As someone who practically lives in T-shirts all summer, polo shirts have never been at the top of my shopping list.
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