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Adverb
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This particular build features a solid left sidewall, but Expandable does offer a second glass sidewall optionally, promising even more light and indoor/outdoor connection.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Dec. 2025 -
Further, the advanced version of the jet could also be optionally manned.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The hotel will also gladly arrange excursions to neighboring islands.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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The report states that 60% of consumers who traveled for health and wellness treatments in 2024 will continue to do so in future travels, and 30% of those who spent money on such activities would gladly spend more the next year.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Get yourself a high-quality water bottle, preferably one with a hands-free straw for easy access.—
Francesca Krempa,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
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The perception is that only like-minded DeSantis partisans, preferably with inside connections, need apply.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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According to the suit, Gialenes voluntarily placed her hands behind her back and did not resist being handcuffed.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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Cities are not typically required to have an urban forestry master plan, but many are voluntarily setting tree canopy goals.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Desirably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirably. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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