as in usually
according to the usual course of things
he said he had no interest in adopting any of the puppies until, natch, one leapt into his arms and began licking his face
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Invariably, anarchy reigns both on stage and off in the wings, usually exacerbated by the triangular tensions — sometimes romantic, sometimes simply professional — produced between the weekly celebrity guest, Kermit and Miss Piggy.—
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On top of that, the Americans usually have five forwards and one defenseman above plus-10.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Unlike, say, Hannah Einbinder, the Biebers are not normally known for their red carpet activism.—
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Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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Norwegian Volunteer Aid has sent salmon-fishing nets that would normally be recycled after use.—
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CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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These head-turning spritzes are typically color-safe and instantly refresh your locks with a hit of hydration and shine.—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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Being asked to take on a new task typically shows that your leader trusts you to deliver.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Natch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natch. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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