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Adverb
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Holes can be cut in the fabric to insert garden plants, and optionally the fabric can be covered with mulch to hide it.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026 -
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
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Later in the meal, Martha gladly scooped caviar off Snoop's plate before showing him how to twirl his pasta using a fork and spoon.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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For every Pollak that offered a rejoinder to the fascist appropriation of Greece and Rome, there were apologists and collaborators who gladly excavated the ancients for the purposes of modern regimes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Does the area receive at least six hours of direct sunlight every day, preferably in the afternoon rather than the morning?—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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As the weather warms up, consider investing in a few high-quality tees, preferably 100% cotton options that’ll wash and age best.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Jenna Ortega had already left the film voluntarily before the firing, though it was not made public until after.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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Bill Clinton’s deposition marks the first time Congress forced a former president to testify, although presidents occasionally answered questions voluntarily.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Desirably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirably. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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