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Adverb
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The loss of Elio’s parents is barely explained; his relationship with his aunt, Olga (Zoe Saldaña), is pleasant but lightweight.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025 -
The actress wore a pair of Paris Texas‘ barely there Lidia mule in a nude shade.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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The kernel of the script imagined Ruth’s movements through her longtime home for the final time—a marvelous, minutely observed sequence that opens the film—and then her new home for the first time.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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The downtown side of the bridge is also minutely taller than the church side, leading to some overconfident drivers lodging themselves on the other end.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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If the system strengthens into a tropical storm or hurricane, its path would be somewhat unusual.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
15 July 2025
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Plus, the somewhat rounded and bubble-like block heel is a playful addition to the shoe’s design.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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These people, the ones who insist on trespassing in what is actually our backyard, who started this fight have to pass several scarcely populated public beach areas to get to our property.—
Brie Stimson , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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The arrangement, Shane briskly insists, is strictly temporary: There’s little love lost between two siblings who, having grown up years apart under separate roofs, scarcely know each other at all.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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Police arrested a man who allegedly tried to carry almost $3 million worth of drugs in his suitcase in Atlanta.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Not to mention, the navy and white color combo should match almost any kit.—
Paige Levinson,
SELF,
14 July 2025
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“Minimally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimally. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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