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Adverb
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Armstrong has clearly benefited from his loan at Championship side Derby County for the second half of last season and looks by far the most likely of the youngsters to push for a first-team place.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
21 July 2025 -
At the center, McElroy feeds Carson lunch while speaking with the visiting family that is clearly enjoying watching the eagle and listening intently to McElroy.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 July 2025
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But the actor is certainly no stranger to grabbing the attention of Emmy voters; this is his sixth Emmy nomination — and his sixth time turning voters' heads while wearing scrubs.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Vertical Applications While Parker admits the traditional style of lap siding still dominates the siding landscape, verticality is certainly having a moment.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Those words surely thrill Herrmann, who has been coaching tennis or pickleball for 40-plus years.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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The predominantly green design with contrasting swirls of gold, red, and black will surely make its mark in the minds of onlookers.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Precision public health is assuredly the next great leap in improving health and well-being for the masses.—
Bernadette Boden Albala,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Hernandez will almost assuredly be the 321st, and likely the first high school pitcher selected this year, regardless of handedness.—
Melissa Lockard,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
Adverb
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The color blocking on the hips definitely gives it a flattering shape.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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The report is out via Bloomberg, and while a number of these are not likely to shock you, there are definitely some interesting surprises to be found.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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For traders focused on events, analyzing past stock performance surrounding earnings announcements can yield valuable insights and potentially improve trading strategies.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Note that lemons can absorb some of the water over time, potentially diluting their flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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“Decisively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decisively. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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