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Adverb
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The results aren’t just surface-level, either.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025 -
There wasn’t a prospect-industrial complex around to hype them up, either.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The Fowler & Ward x Base Cabin can optionally be upgraded for full off-the-grid functionality with solar panels, batteries, and water tanks.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Aug. 2025
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This car showed up on Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires, but super-sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R track tires are also optionally available.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
27 Aug. 2025
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Petro has scaled back efforts to target drug supply, instead trying to solve the issue through social programs.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Skip the sheep-counting and cup of chamomile, and luxuriate in the sleep-inducing blend of calming lavender oil, soothing balsam resin, moisturizing sweet almond oil, and relaxing magnesium salt flakes instead.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Then alternately fold in 1/3 of dry mixture and 1/3 of milk mixture.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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And whether the Carolina Panthers are just stuck in an endless loop of embarrassment, one that alternately humiliates and enrages their fans.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Sep. 2025
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Are alternatively escapist or educational, depending on the club’s goals.—
Linda-Marie Barrett
September 10,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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The situation changes as firms transition from traditional management to the value creating mode, or alternatively, regress backwards.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Electively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electively. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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