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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Recent Examples of most
Morgan Korn, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Kawamura makes the point explicit late in the proceedings, with a hallucinatory outdoor sequence that briefly removes us from the train station altogether—easily the story’s most glaring structural and stylistic anomaly.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
The team still trains in Fort Lauderdale, meaning its facilities and most players’ homes remain in Broward and Palm Beach.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
Expectations are high; the company ceased production of its most recent models and directed all resources to this project.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Kawamura makes the point explicit late in the proceedings, with a hallucinatory outdoor sequence that briefly removes us from the train station altogether—easily the story’s most glaring structural and stylistic anomaly.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Her strong performance again this week shows Coughlin knows how to work her way around the course much better than most of her competitors.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
The team still trains in Fort Lauderdale, meaning its facilities and most players’ homes remain in Broward and Palm Beach.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
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As far back as preseason testing, some teams questioned the maximum recharge of 250 kilowatts achieved through super clipping, given that the battery can harvest up to 350kW and this cap is achieved when drivers lift-and-coast into corners.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sangha faces a maximum sentence of 65 years in prison.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Given the structure's historic landmark status, preserving heritage was of utmost importance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Look for pieces with backs and plush outdoor cushions on the seats, or cozy up to metal-and-wood furniture with fluffy pillows for the utmost comfort.—
Jessica Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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State officials in January said that voters in 13 Front Range counties may be asked this November to approve a ballot measure for a sales tax hike to raise funds for a 10-round-trip-a-day service for which ultimate costs have been estimated at more than $2 billion.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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The ultimate precision woodworking duo for breaking down sheet goods and making perfect trim cuts.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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